Here are some tips & tricks for increasing your supply. Try them all out, you never know if one might work wonders for your milk supply!
- Pump Frequently. For almost every mother the more you pump the more milk your body with make. If you want to increase your supply, try to pump 8-12 times per day.
- Drain your breasts. It is important to completely drain your breasts at each session. You can do this by pumping 1-2 minutes past your last drop of milk.
- Breast massages. While you're pumping massage and gently press on your breast, it will help you get all the milk out. Be sure to massage all your ducts and glands - even near your armpit.
- Pump right after your baby nurses. This tells your breasts they need to make more milk. I should mention especially in the first 8-12 weeks this can sometimes lead to overproduction, so if you plan to mainly nurse don't pump for very long.
- Protien Shakes. I love the Special K protien shakes & would have one every couple days to boost my supply.
- Perscriptions & herbal supplements. If you're having milk supply troubles talk with your lactation consultant or doctor about other prescription and herbal options you may have including: Reglan, Domperidone, or fenugreek.
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