How to Boost Milk Supply After a Drop?
Any tips on giving your milk supply a good boost? It was going really well and then we went to the in laws for Christmas for 3 days and baby was pretty much on formula (shes combi fed anyway) the whole time because people constantly wanted her and no privacy to express… my supply has took a major hit, I’ve gone from being able to feed her and express extra to barely even getting 2oz out of a 20 minute session which doesn’t even cover one feed. Feeling pretty deflated, is it too late once your supply drops or is there a chance to get it going again?
Jodie·
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I used one with Ethan and it collected the leakage from the other breast while feeding. Otherwise l used to find eating porridge helped me, also warm compresses/hot showers/bath then express or feed. Or try and feed her solely on breast milk and that should boost it again xx
Jo Wilcox··
Мама двоих (младенец)
I’m not even leaking at the minute, that’s how low my supply is 😩 I will give the porridge a go! I’ve been trying to pump inbetween feeds but it’s hard to find the time
Chelsea ·
It’s not too late, oats are a good booster for breastfeeding. Lots of skin to skin as that will encourage your milk too xx
Jo Wilcox··
Мама двоих (младенец)
I’ll def give it a go, thanks lovely x
Chelsea ··
just keep at it! It takes so much determination to continue especially when your supply is slow but either way your doing amazing and don’t pressure yourself too much as that will affect your supply too xx
Cheryl ·
I wouldn’t say it’s too late. I fed Sophia then formula fed then decided to express after a few days. I just drank loads of water and expressed constantly. I also massaged my boobs in a hot bath every night and it helped with my supply after a couple days it was back to normal. I had 2 pumps one on each felt like a cow being milked xxx
Jo Wilcox··
Мама двоих (младенец)
How long did it take for you to notice that it was coming in strong again? I’ve been trying to drink more water, I’m terrible for staying hydrated lol and same with expressing, I’m trying to pump inbetween where I can but when she’s not feeding or being fussy or trying to give Charlie some attention there’s housework or bottles to be washed. It’s so hard to find the time 😩 so long as there is hope 🤞 xx
Cheryl ·
It took around 3-4 days for me to get a good amount coming out. My midwife had told me to keep trying ☺️ hopefully it gets better for you. It’s hard work especially with 2 when trying to constantly pump xxx