Hey mommas! I tried breastfeeding my first son who ended up never latching. The first year, I just…
Hey mommas!
I tried breastfeeding my first son who ended up never latching. The first year, I just pumped everyday, and noticed my supply got lower and lower. I definitely want to breastfeed my second, but need back ups just in case.
What can I do now (diet wise, etc) to make sure I have a good supply after the baby is born?
What's some tips to try and encourage the baby to latch if they refuse?
Any other helpful tips?

Melissa ·
Мама сына (3 года), беременна (32 нед.)
Keep taking prenatal vitamins while nursing. Put baby to breast whenever they want for as long as they want. Eat enough calories, I think you need 300 more.
The BEST thing I did was meet with a Lactation consultant for latch issues.
You got this girl. Just be patient and don't give up.💕
Lee·
Мама сына-младенца
get yourself on espiride talk to your doctor it works wonders for breast milk!!!
Melinda Westad·
There’s nothing you can do while pregnant. Successful breastfeeding depends both on your baby’s demand and how determined and educated you are. You’ll want to meet with an LC to make sure your baby is latching properly and to figure out the necessary steps to be successful. The more your baby feeds the more milk you produce. A pump cannot get as much milk out as your baby can.
It’s also helpful to connect with other nursing moms for support because breastfeeding is hard at first and you will get discouraged. But the longer you do it the easier it gets!
Katie·
Мама дочки-младенца
I met with a lactation consultant to help with breast feeding. She pointed out that my daughter had a tongue tie and lip tie, we then went to a special dentist who was able to laser cut the tie and breastfeeding and the pain of her latch has drastically improved in just over 24 hours
Katie··
Мама дочки-младенца
Also mother milk tea ! I had a dnc after her birth so my supply didn’t start coming in until 2 days ago. The tea has really helped. I also noticed that bringing her to my breast as much as I can has helped my milk supply. Pumping just isn’t enough stimulation