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milk production
Added: 1226 days ago.
Added by: xidja
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


I had my baby 2.5 weeks ago and I cannot seem to make enough milk to keep up with her. She was born 6 wks early so she is not breastfeeding but I am pumping milk and giving it in a bottle until she`s strong enough to breastfeed. I`ve tried pumping more and doing kangaroo care and nothing seems to help. Any suggestions?

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kater - 1225 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i totally agree with everything Harpchick said

Debra - 1226 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) make sure you are drinking enough water and feeding yourself as well. It should only take 1-3 days to match demands, but this can depend on the strength of your pump as well. Maybe you need a hospital strength one. What are you trying for kangaroo care? A baby carrier wrap? www.mobywrap.com Are you attempting to let her suck on you as well?

tto - 1226 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Be sure you are drinking 100 oz of water throughout the day. Not having enough fluid intake can make or break your supply.

lillyseed - 1226 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) im not sure of the cause but, with my aunts 2nd child she could not make enough milk & ended up having to switch to formula.

moms the word - 1226 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I also think that calling in the help of a lactation consultant can help you a lot. Most of all, try to relax when you are pumping. Stress can affect your milk supply too. Harpchick is right about the water as well. You need a lot of it to make the milk since it is made up of a lot of water.

Harpchick - 1226 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) There are a number of herbal supplements that can help boost milk supply (like Fenugreek, or Lactation teas). Still, if you feel your supply is in true jeopardy, then you should talk with a lactation consultant instead of monkeying around on your own. Contact LaLecheLeague (www.lalecheleague.org) for a local contact-- they're everywhere and in a ton of countries around the world. Your hospital or OB/GYN will also be able to refer you to someone, as most hospitals have them on staff. There is no substitute for a pro to talk with. Are you using a home-grade pump or a hospital-grade pump? (And yes, there is absolutely a difference.) If you're using a home-grade unit, you might consider renting a hospital-grade one for a few weeks to see if it helps increase your supply. Most home-grade units are not meant for "exclusive pumping" but are designed more for "supplemental pumping". Also, be sure to drink TONS of water. You have to be extremely well hydrated-- and well-rested, for that matter-- to produce well. Hope that gives you a place to start.