Breastfeeding moms I’m back at work and pumping now I pump every two hours but only get about 12 oz…
Breastfeeding moms I’m back at work and pumping now I pump every two hours but only get about 12 oz total during my 8 hour shift. I want to try and produce more milk or at least keep what I’m getting so my supply doesn’t drop.
Any tips on how to do this? I drink 3 bottles of water and a Gatorade during my work day and usually eat a pack of milk maker cookies. Would adding heat to my breast help?
Lanie Jay·
Hand massaging before and during a pump, hand Express for a few minutes after pumping to signal your body to make more, see if you can get another pump in. Eat as many galactogogues as you can.
IUIMom18··
Thank you!! That’s really helpful!
Lanie Jay·
Melissa ·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Add a pumping session at home after feeds. Even if you don't get anything at first the extra demand will tell your body to make more milk. Remember the more milk removed the more made.
If all else fails ask your ob to prescribe you reglan. Two or three days of taking that increased my supply greatly!
IUIMom18··
Thank you! I’ll definitely do that