Has anyone tried milkmakers lactation cookies? I'm a breastfeeding mom and realized my milk supply is low because I pump my milk since baby boy has a hard time latching on even with a nipple shield.. I only pump an ounce every feeding and he drinks 3 ounces per feeding. Anyone know of lactation cookies or otc meds that help with milk supply?
I've been trying everythingggg and baby boy will not latch at all, we do skin to skin, we've tried nipple shields, we've tried pumping before to harden nipples and get milk flowing and nothing... he refuses to latch :(
I'm not giving up though! some breast milk is better than no breast milk at all thanks for the tips :) @mamachandler @des_a_rayy
How are your falanges btw? Could it just be something wrong with your pump
Also oatmeal is great for making milk. You can also try power pumping. I hope you get more milk soon. @amarie98
If I was you since your baby is only 2 weeks old try pumping every 2 hrs it will up your supply and store what baby dont use. Also remember pumping isnt as great as baby nursing so your only getting what you can on how your body reacts to the pump if that makes sense. lol do skin to skin too :)
thanks, gonna give that a try! @des_a_rayy
and I drink about 8 cups of water a day (4 16 ounce water bottles), not stressing over anything but also not getting a whole lot of rest, also try to pump every 2-4 hours(same schedule as baby's feedings ) @mamachandler
Are you drinking plenty of water and eating well? Are you stressing? How often are you pumping? Sorry for all the questions
Have you tried nipple shields? I had issues in the beginning with latching but after about a week or so she was fine