Asking for a friend. She stopped breastfeeding for three days and now she needs to breastfeed again but her milk supply is low! Need advice on how to get milk supply back up. She's working full time so it is hard to pump as often as she needs to. Any answers would be helpful!

6 Replies
 profile icon
Write a reply

Trying to pump as often as possible will be good. She can consider getting a Freemie that can be connected to certain models of breast pumps and she can pump milk while in the office or even driving. She can purchase it from: http://www.bestbaby.com.sg/collections/feeding One of my friends uses this and was very happy with how convenient it was for her. Your friend can also try taking some herbal supplements such as fenugreek or try adding oat and soymilk into her diet. Effectiveness of milk booster differs for everyone. She can try one of these recipes: http://sg.theasianparent.com/recipes-to-increase-breastmilk-supply/ Lastly, this article offers some useful tips your friend could consider: http://sg.theasianparent.com/how-to-increase-breast-milk-supply/

Read more

If she is pumping at work, here are a few things that she can do. If her workplace as a designated room for breastfeeding, she can pump every 2-3 hours to increase supply and store it in the fridge. If she doesn't have a room, as Hui Qun mentioned, use a nursing cover or get Freemie. Keep a photo of her child in sight during pumping sessions would also help motivate her. Eating milk boosting foods can also help increase her supply. Here's a link that might help her: http://www.mom365.com/baby/breastfeeding/10-foods-to-increase-lactation.aspx?m=1& And lastly, tell her not to stress over it too much. I did and it only frustrated me rather than help me.

Read more

Try to increase pumping interval. If she finds it hard to pump more frequent, increase the pumping length. Also, try to latch baby after back from work and over the weekend. Baby's suckling is the best pump. Always remember supply=demand, once your body knows there is a demand, there will be more milk. Having a healthy diets and enough rest will help to improve milk supply too.

Read more

Your friend should step up on her power pumping: the fastest and most effective way for me. If she is unable to take time out to pump, use a Simple Wishes pumping bra or Freemie collection cup so that she can keep her hands free to do work whole power pumping. Do encourage her to latch on exclusively over the weekends as well as that will help boost her supply.

Read more
Post reply image

Promo terbesar expert care sudah dimulai, diskon hingga Rp.100.000 sedang berlangsung di shopee, ada juga voucher diskon 100% alias gratis bagi bunda yang beruntung. Buruan cek di https://shope.ee/9UfEMMqqTg (id-2442)

thanks