Ladies HELP ‼️‼️ how can I boost my milk 😩😩😭 I went from 4-5oz to 2-3oz & I’m trying to only do breastfeeding 💔but it don’t seem like I m going to make it 😭😭😭
Well the first question is why are you pumping? You should be strictly nursing for the first 4 weeks. Your baby can empty you a lot better than a pump. Pumping will actually decrease your supply because it doesn’t empty you out and your body thinks to make less. Latch baby more often, like every hour if necessary. The more you nurse, the more you produce! Also drink lots of water and don’t skip meals. When you sit down to nurse have a bottle of water and a snack already on hand.
I do snack & drink a lot of water & im pumping bcuz latching baby is painful to me, plus he don’t really seem interested when I latch him. He stops after 2-3 mins on the boob
@dramatic_, pain in the beginning is normal. It’ll be painful for the first 2 weeks. Just make sure he is latching deep enough, because a shallow latch will be more painful. Honestly you just have to push through. By giving him bottles he will develop a bottle preference and that’s why he won’t latch. It’s up to you, but I’m just saying if you want a successful nursing relationship you have to quit the bottles
@dramatic_, try rinsing the flange in warm water. Or taking. A hot shower, it helps the milk flow out faster. You might also want to look into whether you are using the right size flange. Try massaging your breasts as you pump.
@mswedes, yesss! I been massaging my breast while pumping also do warm washcloth before I even start pumping Imita just so painful to latch baby I don’t think I’m doing it right 💔😩