Breastfeeding...Help

[Tiger63]

Everynight for Lilly's 10pm-12pm feed, i find i don't have enough milk to satisfy her. How can i make myself produce enough milk to get through this feed? I don't like having to give her a bottle (although won't think twice about it if i don't have enough, i won't let her go hungry).

Any tips on why this happening and how i can overcome this problem?

Thanks

Stace

[zazou]

Fennel, anise and caraway are supposed to help but in particular fennel, which is also great in treating gas and colic. Usually three cups a day should help.

[eternidad200]

Tiger63- fenugreek pills are sold in health food stores,, also you can take brewer's yeast. All of these suppose to help, try it maybe it will work for you, didn't for me.

[Tiger63]

Thanks ladies!

isabelle: how do you take fenugreek ans what form do you buy it in? i got some seeds that you have to crush and add to your cooking. i don't know if this is right.

mumita: i have begun expressing after my feeds so hopefully it helps!

[Mumita]

My pediatrician recomended to supplement with your own milk.  If you pump right after a feeding you will get one or two ounces more that you can give her.  If you do this after every feeding you will start to increase your milk supply.  I haven't used any formula since my baby was born and he gained all the weight that he lost in less than a week :)
I started doing this right after my milk came in as directed by my pediatrician and right now I'm always engorged, make more than enough milk.  Also try not to let her fall asleep at the breast.  No sucking and sleeping :)  I hope that helps.

[IsabelleCanada]

fenugreek, a natural herb sold over-the-counter in health stores

it really works so don't take too much the 1st time!