I am a ebm mom and I pump 8 times a day at interval of 3hrs round the clock @ 80-100 ml each time, recently my supply have been up and down and twice I couldn't keep up with his demand and supplement with formula. My mother in law insist that my breast milk Is going to deplete and want me to switch to formula totally which I am against as baby is only 3 weeks old. How do I increase my supplies, I am currently taking fenugreek (twice a day at 2 capsules each time) and fish oil (once a day at 2 capsules each time). my mother in law also insist that each time baby cries it indicates that he is hungry and tend to force feed or waste my breast milk as it will be thrown away if he can't finish it.

First of all, congrats on the newborn! And!! Kudos to you!! I know it is not easy being a ebm mum as I have a couple of friends who are going through this as well. More so when you have family members acting against your wishes. I would suggest getting your husband to handle your mother-in-law. Get him to explain to her the benefits of breast milk and how both of you wish to continue with this option now. Assure her that you are supplementing with formula as none of you are trying to let the baby go hungry. You can take a look at this article (and the links in it for the various parts) to understand the causes of low supply. Identifying the cause may help you tackle the issue more efficiently: http://livingwithlowmilksupply.com/low-milk-supply-in-breastfeeding I hope you find these information useful. Can only offer you my moral support! Hang in there!!