Basic Tips for Increasing Milk Supply - beloved family...

Eat nutritiously – your body is burning extra calories to make your baby’s milk. Be sure you’re getting enough calories that include plenty of protein and calcium.

Ø Drink lots of water – you need to keep your body hydrated at all times.

Ø Get as much rest as you possibly can – stress and fatigue are big supply “busters”

Ø EMPTY your breasts every 1½ to 2 hours (via baby or pump). Although nursing is preferred, if the baby cannot nurse directly, consider a “Hospital Grade” pump. These pumps are much more effective and are specifically designed to help moms increase their milk supply. Rental stations can be found on www.medela.com or www.ameda.com. Be sure your breastshields fit your nipples properly. Both manufacturers make larger or smaller breastshields to insure a proper fit so you are more comfortable and more productive. Remember, it’s more important to empty your breasts for 10 minutes every 2 hours, than to pump for 30 minutes every 4 hours. “Supply and Demand” is Key!

Ø Eat Oatmeal everyday – a bowl of oatmeal, cookies, or breakfast bars can help a lot of moms.

Ø Consider the use of Galactogogues – More Milk Plus and Fenugreek(both available from EBS) is a popular “first step” herb , Metoclopramide (Reglan), or Domperidone (Motilium).

Ø Get support from others – Yahoo has some great chat groups and I have a comprehensive web list available. dari sini pun ok..Cari Forum » Keibubapaan ( Parenting ) » Pratanggapan, Kehamilan & Post-Natal ( Preconception, Pregnancy & Post-Natal ), susuibu.com

Ø Supply busters include: stress, fatigue, lack of rest, excessive caffeine, hormonal birth control, return of your period, antihistamines and some decongestants, alcoholic beverages and ingestion of high amounts of sage, peppermint candies, or Menthol cough drops. Low Thyroid and Anemia can also lower your supply.

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