how often do i need to breast feed/pump to keep a good supply for my daughter? shes a premie and…
how often do i need to breast feed/pump to keep a good supply for my daughter? shes a premie and cant eat much at 1 time. also what helps increase supply like food and drink wise? i just need some tips/pointers. breast milk is best for her especially being a preemie and i just want to do all i can for her
Yuribeautymua·
Многодетная мама (5 детей)
I had some trouble at first but I bought these in bulk and would drink like 2-3 a day like a snack. But since you baby is small maybe start with one a day. It increases so much milk you can even store it.
Mandy·
All I did was eat oatmeal for breakfast and drink water (only water unless I was having a glass of wine) and that kept my supply up. As far as pumping. I pumping for like ten minutes on each breast after every feeding to help build my supply
watz·
Oatmeal with black strap molasses really increased my supply. Also drinking a lot of water.
I exclusively pumped and in the beginning to get my supply started I pumped every 2 hours for at least 30 minutes(I set my alarm for every 2 hours even during the night) I also needed strong suction so I never pumped both of my breasts at the same time.
Later when I established my supply I pumped every 3 hours for the first 4 months and then I pumped every 4 hours for at least 30 minutes.
Hibben ·
Honestly the biggest thing to keep your supply up is hydration. I would assume you’d want to nurse or pump everything couple of hours. If you’re pumping or nursing your body will make more.
Meagan·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Pump every 2-3 hours for about 30 minutes.
Ashley Nicole Williams··
Многодетная мама (6 детей)
thank you