starting to get discouraged about my milk supply.. 😩
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Aww don’t be ! I struggled with my milk supply with my first but this time around I’m 11 days post and my I’m exclusively bf’ing and still pumping and extra 8oz per breast a day! I didn’t do anything special, I think it just depends on the person. The doctor was really shocked that my milk came in so strong so early, she said it usually takes a few weeks before I can get more than an oz per breast! The more you feed her the better. You kinda have to train your breasts. I noticed the more I feed, the more milk I have.
@driastewart, yes!! She did it multiple times. Remember their tummy’s are super small the first weeks. Try a nipple shield itbhelped my daughter latch as well
Took me a week to get my milk fully and we struggled remember if you need to supplement it’s okay Fed is best and you can pump to help your milk come in.
Also, you can try to keep her awake a little longer. Unwrap her to nurse. You can take advantage and do skin to skin at this time. For my son, I had to change his diaper before or in the middle of the feed to wake him up . Playing with his ear helped too.
If she’s able to fall asleep then she’s getting enough! Lol. Trust me, if she’s not satisfied she’d let you know. My milk didn’t come in till day 5 and my son never needed to be supplemented. Trust baby and your body ❤️
As long as she has poopie diapers && is gaining weight. U on track!
Hang in there! It’s tough at first but if u stick to it && don’t give up, it will get easier as the days come.
As long as she is having wet diapers then you are doing good! Do not get discouraged.
- If she weren’t getting enough she’d be crying, not sleeping. You’re doing great! 💕 You can try mothers milk tea. I used it two weeks ago, 3 months pp. idk about your baby barely being a few days old. Have you asked your doctor about her not eating ? Your body does what baby needs. The puppet master needs
My doctor when I had my daughter always told me to try to keep her awake during feedings(super hard) lol but don't give up ! It'll get better😊
@beccaaalynnn11, thanks! & no she isn’t eating often at all.. that’s my concern. She will latch on for about 5 minutes and unlatch & fall asleep. I don’t think she’s getting enough 😞
@dinamarie1995, I am going to try that tomorrow. Did Your LO go over 2 hours without feeding in the first few days?
- Babies have the tiniest stomachs! Don’t stress too much. I was worried too! My nurse told me he was getting what he needed. Within the first week I noticed it change! Is she eating more often ? Babies take what they need 💕
Don’t supplement just yet it takes a couple days to get milk in. I didn’t get any milk in until day 3 and when it came in it came in!! Get some Mother’s milk tea and drink it a couple times a day!!
@jleona, she hasn’t really been feeding long.. at first she was doing really well.. 15 minute feeds on both sides.. now I’m lucky if I get 5 minutes 😞
@paperplane, I’ve been drinking Gatorade hoping that’ll help. I’ve heard good things about oats . I’m going to try that tomorrow.
@_sheriee, she’s 2 days old as of today.. but my milk is coming in so slow it seems like she isn’t satisfied. 😞 yes I’m exclusive BF but if she doesn’t latch on tonight I’m going to supplement her with formula
When I was worried about milk supply I googled things to eat and drink and upped my water intake LOTS and after a feeding I had a half a beer and eat oatmeal. It helped. Good luck to you. See what you can find online and see what fits your life best
How old is baby? Are you exclusively breastfeeding? & what makes you think youre having issues?
We definitely need to create a chat though.