How much does my food intake effect my breast milk production? I'm not not trying to eat (I know,…

I had the same problem after my daughter was born. I was only eating once a day because I didn't feel hungry anymore. But you have to eat an extra 400 to 500 calories to help produce a good milk supply. Plus, when baby wants to eat, feed them! Even if they ate just five minutes before. Them eating signals the body to produce the milk they'll need. Someone else just posted more information on breastfeeding today, you should check it out. I've only been at this a month and a half so I don't know much, just what I have gone through and learned through other moms.

@aboutellesbabe, @ahauge6

Okay! thanks for the info! I didn't realize you had to eat that much more! Goodness. @isabellesmomma212

eat oatmeal!

I ate it two or three times a day. but DEFINITELY in the morning! that's when you produce the most! I use to get up fix my oatmeal and pump

Oh yea that's a good idea! I forgot that oatmeal helps your supply :) thanks!!! @odom0608

No problem!! and personally I hate oatmeal but I LOVE the maple sugar kind. it's great