Best way to get my milk supply back?
I stopped breastfeeding for a few weeks due to a breast infection. I miss it and want to get milk supply back? Any suggestions?
You can try taking Fenugreek capsules 2-4 3x a day. That worked for me. Also make sure you are drinking alot of water and eating right. Some mothers find eating oatmeal helps their milk production.
You can also try cluster pumping. Pump for 10 min, 10 min off, 10 min on, 10 min off, etc. for one hour.
It also matters what kind of pump you are using. I had an Evenflo pump and it sucked. I then rented a hospital grade Medela pump and it made a world of difference. You can’t judge your milk supply on how much you pump for many reasons. For one, like l said, all pumps are different in their efficiency to get the milk out and also, babies can usually get 1-2 ounces out more than you can pump.
Here is a great website:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-su…
I have never personally tried the tea, just Fenugreek. I have read in various places if you take Blessed Thistle in conjunction with the Fenugreek it works better than just taking one or the other.
The best thing for you to do is nurse whenever possible, as much as you can.
Scroll down a bit and there is a list of things written by mothers:
http://www.parkslopeparents.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=472
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html
Good luck!!!
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Sage 2 oz. Used to reduce or dry up breast milk supply. Also effective in reducing secretions such as sweating, or hot flashes. This product does not contain any milk, dairy, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or gluten. Not for use during pregnancy. Ingredients: Sage, deionized water, grain alcohol. |
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Sage 4 oz. Used to reduce or dry up breast milk supply. Also effective in reducing secretions such as sweating, or hot flashes. This product does not contain any milk, dairy, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or gluten. Not for use during pregnancy. Ingredients: Sage, deionized water, grain alcohol. |