OMG, ths information is absolutely brilliant! Is just what I needed. I will be returning to work soon and don't have ANY pumped as of yet! I am dreading pumping. I have pumped before, but don't seem to feel as though I get enough for what my little one needs. Looking at your photos of all your milk is AMAZING! Well done you!! I would do anything to have that much milk stored in my freezer. Would put my mind at rest! I always feel like each time I pump, the next breastfeed is low and weak if that makes sense. Like I feel as though I am taking milk away from the next feed. :-( Is there anything you could suggest?
I knew you would enjoy this post! Sorry for the delayed response, but I would recommend that you pump right after every feeding, even if you don't see as much milk as you would like you are keeping you breast stimulated and giving you body the message that you need to produce more. Drink a lot of water before and during every pump session (this helped me a lot) I used to stress over those disappointing pump sessions where you don't even fill up a bottle so trust me i know the feeling! It gets better as long as you stay 1 hydrated, 2 consistent, and 3 positive! Stress is breastfeeding's enemy lol you got this momma, try looking at your baby while you pump or if away from baby look at a picture they say this helps the milk flow. @sarahstarkey
I will definitely try these tips! That night, I pumped at 11pm once the food shopping had been delivered. However only got 2.5oz grrr! I even sat sniffing little one's clothes and in fact, my let down happened when I did so believe in these things you are saying. Each time I feed and pump I try and think of positive things however always find myself thinking about why my milk seems so low. I will try and pump after next feed and see how I get on. Will update you! Thank you again :-) @breastfeedingmom
Think of it as 2.5 oz is better than nothing at all!! It always helped me too some people do not believe it! Have you ever tried lactation cookies? I had some when I was desperate and baby girl was starting to drink more milk. Yes keep me in the loop, no problem :)
Oh gosh!!! Fed little one, pumped straight after... got 1oz in 25 mins!!! Soooo disheartening!! Going to keep trying though as my other half says, don't give up. Gosh its so hard @breastfeedingmom
It's a tough job! definitely look into breastfeeding supplements i can recommend a few that helped me
Which supplements did you use? I do have the mother's milk herbal tea. Haven't used it for a while. May try that again too! @breastfeedingmom
I'm not sure if you ever heard of lactation cookies or lactation brownies but they did wonders for me! I used to drink the tea as well i loved it! and for some time I took supplement pills to increase supply like when I got my menstrual back and noticed a drop in supply. I will attach some websites where you can get the emergency lactation brownies and cookies, you'll come across many positive reviews as well.
https://milky-mama.com/
Oh wow! Just been on the website and the products look AMAZING. I hadmy cart ready, entered my address and it said they cannot deliver to this address - I'm guessing this is because I'm in the UK!. Such a shame! I was really looking forward to them :-( @breastfeedingmom
Thank you for the suggestion though :-)