breast milk..please help

[alexlee34]

How long does our take for your breast milk to dry up? I've been super busy and stressed so ive started supplementing when I'm busy and i just tried to pump and some came out but not a full feeding. I can't just pump allot and get my milk back right? Cause i still have some. And I'm so sad I'm not ready to give up breast feeding yet

[fluffybelly2]

It might be nipple confusion, stop using bottles for a bit and see it that helps.

[Dawnmarie27]

If you pump in between feedings just a few times a day you should get a good supply back. Your body produces as much as your baby needs most of the time. It's never bad to supplement especially if you work, you should just be sure to either breastfeed or pump during the day and night to keep your milk coming in.

[alexlee34]

Thanks I'm about to go get those fenugreek pills

[trying43]

You will probably have to pump every 2 hours round the clock to stimulate supply.  

[alexlee34]

due to lack of milk he stop trying to suck

[alexlee34]

Also what do i do if it looks like he doesn't wanna latch on anymore

[mrsreeder2be]

Fenugreek pills help with producing. Nurse him as much as possible, drink tons of fluids... Google "lactation cookies", its a recipe to help produce as more as well.

[alexlee34]

Anyone else?

[alexlee34]

I would use the other forum but it seems like there's faster responses on here. I'm a ftm and I'm really scared my son odds only 10 days old and not ready at all to be done:(

[trying43]

Also eating oatmeal and drinking water can help with supply.  Skin to skin contact is best trying to up supply.  Pump in between feedings to trick your body into thinking you need to produce more.  Also visit the breastfeeding board for help too.  Good luck.

[summero87]

Mommyofaria is right ,let your baby nurse an hopefully you'll get your supply back ..I'm also drinking the mothers milk tea t helps ..u can also try earth mamma organics milkmaid tea ...they taste like black licorice which I hate ...with a little honey its ok :) also don't forget to drink tons of liquid ..staying hydrated is really important to keep your milk up ..good luck

[mommyofaria]

MothersMilk...its in a pink and white box if that helps lol

[alexlee34]

do you happen to know what its called?

[mommyofaria]

I learned that having baby on the breast is the BEST way to produce more milk...also they have a tea that you can drink...its completely all natural and Walmart sells it...hope this helps