ALWAYS do THIS to make enough milk!

[@VaqueroSolar]

Thank you so much my wife and I needed to hear this

[@scottcitaallen3754]

These are the most helpful videos. I am watching all of them. ❤

[@marycahillclc]

Awww thanks! ❤️ I’m glad they’re helping 😃

[@tetsaints12]

Why did I see your videos just now? Omg these are so helpful!! Thank you! I had post partum complications that caused my breastmilk to almost dry up. Now, I'm 2months post partum and trying real hard to relactate.

[@marycahillclc]

I’m sorry that you had a rough start. It’s a lot of work to relactate but it’s very possible. Just stay consistent with pumping and add lots of breast massage before pumping. Holding baby skin to skin really helps a lot too. ❤️ Did you have a milk supply in the beginning before the complications started? Does or did baby latch at the breast?

[@tetsaints12]

@@marycahillclc Yes, I did have milk supply at the start. I was able to pump about half ounce per breast on the first days. Then on my 7th day post partum, I was rushed to the ER due to post partum preeclampsia. I was on strict bed rest and was not able to breast feed for several days. I ended up supplementing with formula, and now, my baby won't latch on me. I'm trying to relactate by pumping. Currently I'm just producing less than 5 mL per pump, so I just mix it with formula.

[@marycahillclc]

@@tetsaints12 I’m so sorry that happened 😢 My daughter had postpartum preeclampsia too. She had 2 seizures from it. Thats so scary. You can get supply up with pumping but if you’d like to get baby to the breast, that would help supply a lot (in addition to pumping) Are you interested in trying to get baby to the breast? If not that’s OK. This video would help, if that’s something you’d like to do. How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4aQhmN_ebJ7p7s

[@brendacruz1351]

Hello, I've recently started watching a lot of your videos and they give me lots of hope. My problem is low milk supply my doctor was not happy with babies weight at the 1 week check up and it took baby 3 weeks to recover birth weight. I've already started doing a lot of the things you recommended but I have been struggling from week one. My baby is 11 weeks old and I'm still struggling inspite of following the 3 keys you mention. I quit my job to be home with baby so I am able to breastfeed every time baby is hungry but even that has not been enough. Baby has been evaluated for tongue tie and is negative for that. I feel so devastated. My wish was to EBF like I did my other 3 kids. I just can't seem to get my supply up. Baby is having to supplement with formula between the hours of 10am to 9 pm. During the hours of 10 pm to 10 am baby sleeps very well and I set my alarm to wake baby and feed every 3 hours( I do this to keep my night time supply up). Night time seems to be ok for now and I make more milk during this time but once it is 10 am the struggle begins. It's like my supply completely disappears. Baby will nurse on each side and when she is done she cries and begins to suckle on her hands and salivate a lot. She takes 2-3 ounces of formula every 2-3 hours during the day and sometimes seems to want more. I breast feed more often than this but formula at these intervals keeps her more satisfied and less crying. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm starting to think I can't make more milk because of anxiety, my age and my chronic hypertension. Although my blood pressure is controlled I do take medication and I'm 35 yrs old and well I've been super stressed about my supply 😢. None of these factors were there with my other 3 kids and they all EBF PERFECTLY FINE. 💔😔 So heart breaking.

[@marycahillclc]

During the day when baby is taking a supplement, are you pumping? If so, how much are you getting at a pumping and how much total milk do you express every 24 hours? In the day, do you latch baby? If so, how often? And are you latching baby before, during or after bottle feeds? It can take up to 3 weeks for breastfed babies to regain birth weight. How was pregnancy and delivery? Was your BP controlled during pregnancy? Was labor long? Did you have IV fluids or medications during labor?

[@CWS1985]

Thank you kind lady!! Been watching quietly. My one month old stopped taking the breast completely 11 days postpartum. I pump and get about 2 oz per session 😢 I am trying everything to increase my milk supply.

[@marycahillclc]

Hi Mommy! If you would like to get baby to the breast, here’s a video to walk you through. It’s important to try to latch baby at every feeding and stop whenever baby starts to fuss. It may feel like baby will never latch but when consistently working on it, baby usually starts to latch within a week or two. How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4aQhmN_ebJ7p7s It’s ok if you’re not wanting to latch baby. You can exclusively pump. Even if baby only gets partial breastmilk, it’s still very beneficial. Those benefits will last baby their whole life. 2 ounces of breastmilk per pumping can be very average. (So you’re doing pretty well) I’ll link a video here on increasing supply when pumping. How often are you pumping? How many ounces are you getting every 24 hours? Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply kzbin.info/www/bejne/laDJZYKKo7SomMU

[@CWS1985]

@marycahillclc Hi Mary! Thank you. Will definitely watch these videos. I'm trying to get to a good pumping schedule because I'm lacking in that area. It's just so hard since I'm with baby pretty much 24/7. In a 24 hour period I'll get like 8 oz pumping 4-5 times. I've tried power pumping as well. Baby has an appointment on Monday, I'll have Dr. Check and make sure she's not tongue or lip tied.

[@marycahillclc]

@@CWS1985 I know it’s a lot but you should be pumping at least 8 times a day. (8 to 12). I know that’s quite a bit, only you can decide if it’s too overwhelming to fit into your schedule. Pumping is a ton of work, It’s OK if you just do partial breastmilk. Power pumping is good, but it takes even more time. You could do mini power pumping sessions. This means you do your regular pumping then wait 10 to 20 minutes and do a second pumping. It’s very important that you do breast massage before each pumping session. Applying heat before pumping helps to have a letdown sooner. Also holding baby skin to skin as often as possible, helps your supply and it will help baby to feel comfortable with the breast. To help your supply increase, you need to pump at around the same time every day. This tells your body that you need more milk. It won’t be as affective if you pump 5 times in the morning today and 3 in the afternoon/evening today. And then the next day 3 times in the morning and 5 times in the afternoon/evening. It must be consistent times (not exact but close). The power pumping should be consistent also. It’s OK if you only have time to do one power pumping/mini power pumping a day. Just try to keep it around the same time each day. That pumping video should help explain it better. If you could be very consistent, we will see an increase in supply in 3 to 5 days. By increase I mean a little bit and then it increases a little bit more each week. So if you’re pumping 2 ounces now, in five days, you should see 2 1/2 ounces.❤️ What was baby latching like in those first days? If baby was latching well but now refuses to latch, then we know it’s not a lip tongue tie.

[@amilagluhic8499]

Dear Mary, thank you for your knowledge and your will to share the knowledge with mommies around the world! Your videos really helped and gave me strenght in my brestfeeding journey! My baby was EBF for first 2-3 weeks, after that the patron nurse suggested to add formula after every feeding because baby had a little loss in the weight..struggles started as baby began to eat more formula than breast milk..so it lowered my supply. To be honest I had a pump, but didnt know that I neee to use it every time baby eats. Now, after watching your videos, baby starts slowly to EBF (baby is now 3 months)..I am still using a little formula, but I try to put baby on a breast everytime she eats and as long she is not fussy and I noticed even in two days some improvements. I would really like to EBF again without using more formula and I have in mind these magical three keys you are talking about..they make great job! Lots of greetings from Bosnia! ❤

[@marycahillclc]

Hi Mommy! It sounds like you are on the right track. You’ve worked so card. This video here will help a little more with increasing supply and weaning off of formula ❤️ Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWSnhIFoedyZa68

[@amilagluhic8499]

Thank you a lot! I wish every mommy watches your videos to gain hope and confidence in their brestfeeding journey.. you really love your job and it is seen, but also you are truly dedicated to help! I wish you all the best! ❤

[@marycahillclc]

@@amilagluhic8499 Thanks! I do love what I do ❤️

[@nourhanalabhar3711]

You are amazing ❤️ Thank you 🥰

[@marycahillclc]

Awww thanks! 🥰

[@oliviarobbinsmarquez5263]

Your videos are so helpful! I’ve been missing the stimulation between feedings. I was able to re-lactate after two weeks away from my baby (not by choice, medical reasons 😢) but I get nervous he’s not getting enough milk from me so I still turn to the supplement… I appreciate your other video about weaning off supplement milk and am going to try those tips. Thank you! ☺️

[@emmah209]

Thank you, Mary! You've given me so much reassurance in my breastfeeding journey, I'm going on 8 months of exclusively breastfeeding ♥️

[@marycahillclc]

AWESOME JOB MOMMY! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fathimafarahna2633]

I’m jealous of women like you 😢😢 I couldn’t EBF though I badly wanted 😢

[@triptidahiya1619]

I have seen multiple videos of yours. Your advice is really different and natural too.I'm breast feeding mom, was also pumping in between the breast feeds. I was doubtful about my milk production. In the morning I was producing 2oz and 1oz in the evening on pumping per breast till 6th week. After 6 weeks suddenly it dropped to 25ml only. I consulted a lactation consultant, she suggested me to pump for 10mins after every feed. I also tried power pumping. Power pumping increased my breast milk on 5th day. But on 6th day i didn't do power pumping, so my breast milk again dropped to 25ml. I really need help. I'm still breast feeding my baby, pumping after every feed except at nights. It's been 8 days, my milk supply is dropping day by day.

[@marycahillclc]

So sorry mommy, let’s work on figuring this out. 😍 Are you supplementing with formula or previously pumped milk? Tell me when and how you’re doing this? Have you started any sort of birth control? Are you taking any allergy medication? Is baby about 7 weeks now?

[@triptidahiya1619]

@@marycahillclc thank you mary for your fast reply. I was eagerly waiting for your reply. No I'm not taking any kind of medication. Only taking thyroid medicines, my thyroid is under control. Yes the problem started after 6 weeks. Now he is 8 weeks old. I'm not able to make him full. Yes I'm supplementing him with previously pumped milk and formula too. I always try to put him on my breast, if he is not satisfied then only I supplement him. I might have missed the breast feeding session in last week but in this week i have taken care of this to not to directly supplement him, first feed him through breast then top feed. I'm not making enough milk I guess, in the morning my baby feeds for 2-3 hrs with little breaks and only sleeps and gets satisfied when i top feed him.Same happens in the evening when he wakes up. Sometimes when I have work and can't sit for 2-3hrs, I feed him for while then give him supplement. I also had engorgment issue, but since last 2 weeks I only feel engorgment in the nights. What can be done to increase milk supply? I would like to add one more point, my baby never empties my breast. Mostly I pump out rest of the milk. Also he is having 6+ pee count. I don't know whether it is because of the top feeds. I supplement him 2-3 times a day. I do pumping when he is sleeping. It also happened a few times I just pumped and he demanded, then I only top feed him. Do I'm making pumping mistakes?

[@marycahillclc]

@@triptidahiya1619 I think that your supply is better than you believe it is. At around 6 to 8 weeks postpartum, our milk regulates down to just what baby takes out. At this point, we aren’t able to pump as much as we did before unless we are doing lots of pumping with lots of added breast massage. This added pumping would also need to be at the same time every day to maintain that supply. If baby is nursing from the breast without supplementing, pumping isn’t usually needed to increase supply. The best way to increase supply is by having baby at the breast as often and as long as possible. I know that’s not always possible though. Just keep in mind that when baby gets a supplement (formula or previously pumped milk), your supply will drop if you aren’t pumping at that same time. I tell moms to remember this, “if something goes into baby, something should come out of you”. Once baby starts to receive a supplement, mom’s supply will start to drop. You can feed from the breast, then bottle, then breast again all in the same feeding. This will increase supply while letting baby tell you when they need less supplement. Here is a link to my video that will explain it in more details. Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWSnhIFoedyZa68 After a few weeks of breastfeeding, your breasts should not be getting engorged very often. They should feel flat and empty like before you were pregnant. Milk is made while you are nursing or pumping. It’s not stored in your breasts. Babies can be fussy because they don’t feel well, overly tired or over stimulated. This can often look like baby is still hungry. So we give baby a supplement bottle, they drink it quickly because milk flows quickly from a bottle, they are now so full, that they fall asleep. At times, babies want to cluster feed. They do this when they’re not feeling well or going through a growth spurt (it hurts to grow so quickly). During a growth spurt baby doesn’t want or need more milk, but it is comforting to be at the breast longer. Breastmilk has natural painkillers in it. Plus mommy’s arms are comforting. Baby may nurse, then come off the breast crying. If you can walk around with baby and calm them, they will usually latch again. This cluster feeding time is in the afternoon and evening. It can be days or even a week where baby is extra fussy but it does get better. Most babies cluster feed for a few days a month but some do this more often. It can be scary to think that baby may not be getting enough to eat but you can always know that baby is getting enough, if you always see 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. I covered a lot of things here. I hope that made sense. If not, please ask more questions. Let me know if the video to increase supply and wean off of formula, seems like something you can start doing.❤️

[@triptidahiya1619]

Thank you Mary for giving me this valuable information. I was not aware of all this. You have covered everything. But I still have a doubt. My baby don't empties my breast. Milk stays at the sides of breast after feeding as well and it hurts. Mostly what he does is he feeds for 5 min then sleeps off, then wakes up after 10-15 min then again demands feed. I keep on feeding him from the same breast until I feel it is a little empty. Someone told me if milk stays in breast it results in a low milk supply. So I usually pump it out. Pediatrics also suggested to finish feeding from one breast first then only swap to the other so that the baby will get the hind milk. I saw your video on breastfeeding. Please clarify my doubt, what should I do if my baby is not emptying my breast?

[@marycahillclc]

@@triptidahiya1619 you can massage your breast while baby nurses. You could put some massage and pressure on those spots to help it flow. If you are uncomfortable, you would want to pump. Just don’t over pump. Pump until you are comfortable. I would wait and pump after baby is completely done nursing. If you are able to pump milk after baby is done nursing, then your milk supply is not low. If it’s a matter of baby, just falling asleep, you could work to wake baby up. Switching to the 2nd side will give baby another let down and satisfy baby. You do want baby to stay on the first breast as long as possible. This helps baby to get that fattier hind milk but you also want to offer the second breast at every feeding . (The moms who would not want to offer both breasts at each meeting are moms who have the condition of forceful letdown/ oversupply.) I have more videos for you see to explain better ❤️ How many minutes should baby nurse on each side? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3usiIeEiL9rnLs How to Keep Baby Awake while Nursing kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4ead6Cdnqd_o9E

[@unfilteredlifewithliz]

Hello I am a first time mom and I love your videos. But my baby is a preemie. Can you make a separate video for preemie babies?

[@marycahillclc]

@@unfilteredlifewithliz That would be a great video. I haven’t been doing videos for a while because both of my parents were elderly and not well. They have both past away this year so I’m going to get back to making videos. I think I’m going to make videos where I just answer mom’s questions. How old is baby now? What gestational week was baby born in? Any specific questions or just overall breastfeeding preemies? ❤️

[@unfilteredlifewithliz]

@@marycahillclc I am so sorry to hear about your parents. I hope you are doing okay. My baby is a 34 weeker but he is 1 month old today. I gave in and decided to mix feed since he is not contented with my milk and he needs to gain weight. But I would love to increase my milk supply so I am trying my best to follow the magic 8 but it's just too much for me. I am finding ti hard to have him latch since he is used to bottle feed already since his nicu days. I am guessing he likes bottle more since he can eat more at once compared to direct latch.

[@marycahillclc]

@@unfilteredlifewithliz Thank you! I’m doing better every day❤️ It’s stressful to have a new baby but a preemie adds even more stress. You are totally fine to combination feed. Only you can decide what’s best for your mental health. I want you to enjoy baby❤️ If you’d like, you can maintain where your supply is by pumping on a regular schedule. If you’d can only do 6 pumping sessions a day, just try to keep those the same time every day. You can work on getting baby to the breast (but only if you’d like to) by trying to latch at every feeding. Near or at the end of a feeding is best. I know that sounds stressful but you would offer for just a few seconds and stop as soon as you or baby feels upset at all. You let me know if you want more information on that. Even a small amount of breast milk and for even a short amount of time is beneficial for baby and those benefits last them their whole life time. You’re doing great! Be proud of yourself mommy! ❤️

[@unfilteredlifewithliz]

@@marycahillclc i appreciate this so much. I really felt guilty feeding him formula but i would love for him to be breastfed. Is it too late for us? We always give him whatever I was able to pump first before the formula. I am now determined to be more consistent in pumping. I think what's more challenging for me will be the latching. Although I try to direct latch, he would just suck for a minute then he wouldn't want to latch again.

[@marycahillclc]

@ You do what’s best for you. ❤️ if you are still seeing some pumped milk, you can definitely increase that a bit. The keys would be to be consistent at pumping times. You can pump just four times a day or you can do eight times a day, but watch the clock to be sure that you are pumping at around the same hour every day. Your body makes more milk when you tell it to make more milk. And it makes more milk at whatever time you were telling it to make more milk. The other big key is to add lots and lots and lots of breast massage before enduring pumping. You are doing an amazing job, mommy! Baby loves you no matter how you feed him ❤️

[@sushmitharaju8182]

My baby is 7 weeks old and I see my milk supply reducing and it’s stressing me out .. I feel my baby is not getting enough😭

[@jamunamoktan880]

you are amazing ❤

[@marycahillclc]

Awwww thanks! 🥰

[@natp1877]

Can a viral infection lower milk supply? I am recovering from COVID and have noticed (despite continuing my pumping regimen) that I’m getting about 0.5 to 1 Oz less per pump session 😢

[@marycahillclc]

It can sometimes lower supply but it usually goes back up soon. Are you an exclusive pumper or do you feed from the breast? How many wet diapers does she have, every 24 hours?

[@natp1877]

@@marycahillclc exclusive pumper. Baby gets mostly breast milk but also some formula. He has enough wet diapers. And that’s good to hear!

[@marycahillclc]

@@natp1877 How many ounce are you able to pump every 24 hours?

[@PrettyPranjali]

Nice video! How can I increase milk supply in evening? During daytime I pump 2 or 3 ounces but after that in the evening and night I pump hardly few drops. What should I do?

[@marycahillclc]

@@PrettyPranjali That’s very normal. If baby were feeding directly from the breast, you wouldn’t see how much baby is taking in, but they take less in the evening. Your milk in the afternoon and evening is less in volume, but slightly higher and fat. This is why babies cluster feed during that time of day, they have to eat often to get the milk that they need, and the higher fat is good for brain development and to help babies sleep a little longer stretch in the night. Be sure that you are adding lots of breast massage and pump as often as baby eats. Are you an exclusive pumper? How old is baby?

[@PrettyPranjali]

@@marycahillclc Hey thank you very much for the reply. My baby is 11 weeks old. I'm not pumping exclusively. I do when she struggles to latch or whenever she's too sleepy at the breast that can't finish her feed. She struggles to latch particularly in evening and night.

[@marycahillclc]

@@PrettyPranjali what is happening to show that baby is not finishing the feeding? And what is it like when baby is struggling to latch in the evening? Is there much of a struggle in the morning? How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? How many ounces of pumped milk is baby taking per day? Is this your first breastfed baby?

[@SamirBoldom]

Does fasting effect milk production?

[@marycahillclc]

Fasting doesn’t usually affect milk supply. You would need to be very malnourished for fasting to affect supply. I have many moms who fast for religious reasons and their milk supply is still good.

[@TheHima21]

My baby is 7 weeks old and he started breast feeding now , he is hungry after breast feeding for 20-40 minutes and needs formula after that. Is that normal or how can I stop formula mam.

[@marycahillclc]

@@TheHima21 This video link will help you to slowly wean off of formula. Check it out then let me know if you have questions ❤️ Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWSnhIFoedyZa68

[@ritaasomadu]

Hi Mary, thanks so much for your videos. I have been trying to relactate for about 2 weeks now, but I have not been able to. I have been pumping several times a day with no significant increase in my milk supply, even though the breasts feel fuller.What else can I do? Also, I want to ask if the stimulation mode of breast pumps can be used to replace the hand massage. Thanks in anticipation.

[@marycahillclc]

@@ritaasomadu How far postpartum are you? Does/can baby latch? The longer it’s been since you nursed or pumped, the slower it will be. Important thing is being consistent on times and breast massage. If you pump every 2 to 3 hours in the day, you can’t skip and go a 4 gap sometimes. Your body will make more at the times that you tell it to. You can use the simulation on the pump, but you need to add lots of breast massage before that. Just cannot do what baby can do. ❤️

[@ritaasomadu]

Thanks for your reply Mary. Baby is 4 months+ She latches well, but doesn't stay long on the breasts due to low milk supply.... I would have probably preferred to work with her instead of using a breast pump if she does. I wasn't able to establish milk supply since she was born, and so I haven't nursed well as I ought to from birth. Probably, this is why it's difficult for me to relactate.

[@marycahillclc]

@@ritaasomadu You’re doing a great job mommy! ❤️. Breastfed or formula fed, baby loves you! Are you seeing any milk at all when you pump? Did you have milk in the first few weeks? If so, how much milk you pump at around 1 or 2 weeks postpartum?

[@ritaasomadu]

Yes Mary, I had milk in the first weeks because my breasts were full and leaking. However, baby wasn't latching well at the time and so couldn't empty the breasts. I also wasn't' pumping at the time, as I did not have the knowledge to do so. I pump very little milk now; less than 1 OZ in a session from both breasts especially in the morning, and maximum of 2.5 OZ in a day.

[@marycahillclc]

@@ritaasomadu That’s great that you are seeing some milk. It will take a lot of time to pump on a regular basis. Only you can decide if that’s going to be good for you. It takes 3 to 5 days of consistent nursing and pumping to start to see a small increase. Then it will slowly increase from there. If a baby only receives breastmilk for a short time, and a small amount, that is still very beneficial. If you stopped pumping now, baby has received benefits that will last their whole life. If you keep at it, that’s great but either way, you’re doing an AMAZING job! ❤️

[@incongruentcreative]

If a baby gets 24 oz per 24 hours from the breast, is it the same for formula or is it more or less? I feel like my baby is eating much more than that in addition to breastfeeding. My supply was damaged after a bout with mastitis, and I'm trying to build it back up.

[@marycahillclc]

That is for babies who are exclusively breastfeeding from the breast. And this is for babies from 1 months to 6 months old. I know it seems crazy but breast-fed babies don’t need or want more milk as they age from one month to six months. Formula fed babies do need more formula though as they age. Breastmilk is just utilized differently and more completely as baby ages. Formula can’t do that so baby needs more. When baby is fed breastmilk with a bottle, they often take in more than that average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. This is because milk comes out of the bottle so quickly. If baby is bottle-fed, they should be fed using the paced feeding method. I have a video on that. How much milk do you pump at each pumping session, and how much are you pumping every 24 hours?

[@incongruentcreative]

@@marycahillclc On average if I don't feed her first, I get a couple of ounces. More in the first pump of the day after supplementing all night with a bottle. Usually closer to 4-6oz. I'm not 100% sure but I'd say half that. 12 Oz or so. Thank you for your response! I really want to get back to exclusively breastfeeding and only bottle feeding at night. Getting her completely off the formula is the goal.

[@marycahillclc]

@@incongruentcreative just be sure that I understand. In the morning, you pump 1 to 2 ounces after a feed and 4 to 6 ounces if she didn’t feed first. And you are pumping about 12 ounces total every 24 hours. Correct?

[@incongruentcreative]

@@marycahillclc a rough estimate, yes. No, I'm sorry. I misread that. First pump in the morning is 4-6oz if I don't feed her first. Throughout the day if I pump instead of feed I get 1-2oz. If I feed her during the day, I don't often pump after as I'm busy supplementing with the formula. So on average I pump 2-3 times in the late afternoon evening.

[@marycahillclc]

@@incongruentcreative are you just using formula in the night? Tell me how feedings go, when you supplement with formula (and how much). When do you give pumped milk? Are you giving all of those 12 ounces that you’ve pumped? And when?

[@latanyamoodie3314]

Having breast milk issues from baby was born and now am stressed

[@latanyamoodie3314]

Having breast milk issues from baby was born and now am stressed

[@marycahillclc]

So sorry mommy. Yell me a little more. How old is baby? What signs are showing you that your supply is low? Are you feeding from the breast? Pumping? Formula feeding?