How to ACTUALLY boost your milk supply: increase milk supply

[@rabaanum]

“You’re going through alot, it will be good” That genuinely felt so sincere, Appreciate this a lot.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

🤍 I hope you have a powerful support circle for you during this time.

[@anartbugph]

I need this so much 🥲

[@bethanyrice6068]

made me tear up 😅

[@paulagonzalez4791]

Saaame

[@Soulsuitcase]

🥹

[@justinevandenheever9542]

I am so lost. My baby is officially one month old and since he was born I have not produced a substantial amount of milk/colostrum. He’s been formula fed and I’m taking everything to increase my milk supply, down to fenugreek capsules, herbal teas and other lifestyle supplements and I have not seen results since Thursday. It makes me feel useless even when I pump that I cannot do the one thing I’m supposed to. This is hard yet when I came across your video I hope it will guide me to a better place mentally and emotionally to increase my supply. I just want to breastfeed my baby so that he can get the proper nutrients as well. When you said you’re going through a lot, not a lot of people would understand. I felt that deeply and it’s good to not be alone in this situation. Thank you for your video.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@justinevandenheever9542 oh my friend, I can hear your pain and discouragement as I read this 🫶🏼 thank you for sharing. You’re carrying a lot and going through a lot at this time. And you have so much value. Every single drop matters and is impactful. You are a great mother. I hope you truly know this. You are the pillar in your family. You will bring so much strength and love in your family. You’re on my mind and in my prayers. Please keep me updated. Thank you for your encouragement. I truly hope the plan is as helpful to you as it was to me

[@IndySigur]

The same here Justine, my son was in neonatal for 24hrs and bottle fed there...I didn't manage to get colostrum before birth and had an embarrassingly low amount after birth. I keep pumping and pumping and taking all supplements...really hoping I can finally get enough to sustain him and not be reliant on formula. Hope you managed to produce more! ❤

[@kayycee4585]

Worst recommendation given to nursing moms is FENUGREEK! It’s the absolute worst! Cut the fenugreek, drink loads of water, a protein shake a day, pump every 2-3 hours (you may not get much but keep at it) and plenty of calories. It’s hard but you got this mama!

[@Ziniiex]

Sending you lots of love. I understand your pain. I hope it has gotten better for you now. Just also try and relax cause being in your best mental state will also help.

[@Ziniiex]

Sending you lots of love. I understand your pain. I hope it has gotten better for you now. Just also try and relax cause being in your best mental state will also help.

[@annazaidi7197]

I’ve seen one million breastfeeding videos - this is by far the best

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I can’t tell you how encouraging this comment is! Thank you so much

[@thinking__soul]

Agree!!

[@ntahirajagrace4195]

Omg same!!!

[@samv5185]

Yes!

[@LayDStayC]

9:41 definitely going through a lot! 😂 thank you for acknowledging that 💕

[@cristinarubio1669]

This video felt like I was receiving information from a true friend with great advice. Thank you for being so genuine, supportive and helpful ❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@cristinarubio1669 I can’t tell you how much this means to me 🫶🏼

[@Themilesoftexas]

You’ve shined a light that I needed. I appreciate that. Truly.

[@dyutichat]

Can't thank you enough for your kind words ❤️ Mother hood can be so overwhelming at times.... Thanks for not recommending tons of foods or supplements like others for making milk... The video was so logical and short and sweet😍 I am actually seeing a lot of improvement in milk production using your technique ❤️Lots of love and best wishes from fellow mama ❤❤❤

[@Wellhereiam42]

I wish they would prepare us so while we are pregnant, unfortunately most of what I know now I didn’t know until I had already sabotaged myself and now I have to so much harder to try to get it back

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Im so sorry 🫶🏼 that’s a hard place to be in. And I’m 100% with you. It’s why I got into this field. I went in fully unprepared and the amount of pain, confusion, guilt and depression I felt was overwhelming. I decided to become the person I wish I could have gone to for help and create the materials I wish I had (booklets, guides, videos) for other mothers. My hope in this channel is that it can reach people just like you (and me) who are in the midst of problem solving and give science backed info and someone who cares so that you all can feel better equipped and confident to make the best decision for your family. And I absolutely agree, Breastfeeding, postpartum and infant care should be taught during pregnancy 🤍 imagine getting to do it all again with what you know now. Your story will help other Mummys. You’ll set them up for success. And if there’s anything I can do or make that would be helpful to you, please let me know.

[@claireakurut9918]

Exactly what i thought....who prepared me for the 2 week mark..or 6 week.

[@tracy3418]

@@Wellhereiam42 I feel like my OB just delivered the baby and is like bye. No one really helps with postpartum stuff.

[@TerezaCechova]

Thank you for this video❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

You are so welcome!

[@krystalx9076]

hydrating and a pump schedule worked for me. my boobs were soft for weeks! I was so scared my baby wasn't getting enough milk. I started to ween my 6-month-old but I still want to give her breastmilk in her formula bottles 50/50, I also want to freeze some, my supply has increased 5x since getting on a pumping schedule. I pump every 3-4 hours 3 times a day for 30-40 minutes. I get about 8-10 oz a pump. my stress has drastically decreased. Good luck ladies

[@meghasukumaran7059]

Hi, how long did you have to do this until you actually saw supply increase?

[@dc3981]

Hi, I am a new mom to a 15 day old baby. I am facing low breastmilk issue. Do you think it will work for me?

[@gayathriram8119]

​@@dc3981let me know too if it is helping

[@tpine2504]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏

[@cokkkie19]

Thank u for your video! I really appreciate what u said. To all parents that experiencing the same, we can do this 😊

[@ShadesofSage]

Great information! I agree with most of what was shared here, except the pumping part. Moms should wait AT LEAST 6 weeks postpartum to start pumping as it takes that long for your breast milk supply to regulate and pumping can interfere with that. Putting babe to breast is the best way to build, establish, and maintain a healthy breast milk supply 🙏🏿! I’m a doula and exclusively breastfeeding mom of 5 and I share breastfeeding/motherhood tips on my channel also ☺️! Thank you for sharing ❤️!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@ShadesofSage thank you for your comment 🫶🏼 I appreciate you reaching out, sharing your page and thoughts. This videos topic is on actively attempting to increase milk supply. As a breastfeeding specialist, I do disagree with the advice of waiting at least 6 weeks to pump. If a mother is struggling to maintain or build their milk supply (whether it’s because of gaps between feedings, birth trauma, premature birth, oral ties, etc) pumping can be a powerful and necessary tool in increasing milk supply. If a mother is struggling with their supply, advising them to wait at least 6 weeks to start pumping can set them up for failure rather than help them reach their breastfeeding goals. Ultimately the more milk we remove the more milk our body will be told to make (unless there are certain underlying medical conditions). If baby is unable to remove the milk, a pump is a valuable resource to aid in extra milk removal sessions. Thank you for all the hard work you’re pouring into your channel 🫶🏼 many blessings to you and your beautiful family.

[@ShadesofSage]

You’re welcome 😊! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts also! I am a breastfeeding counselor as well and the goal should always be to get baby to breast. Pumping should be reserved for times in which mom is away from baby or cannot breastfeed straight from the breasts for a reason, for example a NICU stay. As you know, baby is most effective and better at getting milk out the breast than any pump can. If latching is the problem there are ways we can help moms so that babe can get on properly and breastfeed. And there are other ways to get milk out the breast also without pumping, such as hand expression. Still, pumping adds other challenges as well, like nipple confusion when babe is offered a bottle, improper or over feeding of baby with the bottle, nipple damage, and an oversupply for mom. I just believe babies are the best guide and breastfeeding is most successful when we allow them to lead, with guidance of course ☺️! Thank you for all your kind words about my channel also and keep up the great work ❤️! Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏿!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@ShadesofSage I think we might miscommunicating and be talking about two different situations. I 100% agree with you that the baby is more effective and better at getting milk out of the breast than a pump, when they are able. If baby is term, is able to maintain latch and suction and able to fully and effectively breastfeed, i'm on your same conclusion of allowing baby to be the one to effectively help establish supply. It's wonderful if we don't need any other tools to help with milk supply. I have not been able to experience that as a breastfeeding mother as my cases were quite different. I needed a pump. In other cases, like the case of my child who was born prematurely with very low energy and a lip and tongue tie, she was unable to remove milk effectively until we were able to get her weight up and help with tongue exercises to aid in function and mobility. Breastfeeding her more and letting her lead was just simply not an option for us as she was unable to breastfeed. Hand expression is a powerful tool and combining hand expression with pumping and breastfeeding has been shown to increase fat content and volume in breast milk. It is a wonderful method to add to milk removal. The topic and focus of this video is for those (who like me) were/are unable to breastfeed their baby directly and needed to boost milk supply to supplement their feeds in another way (or who want to exclusively pump, build stash, or any other reason). The goal in this video is to increase milk production. This is a special situation as the baby in this case is unable to effectively remove milk. In that case, a pump is very helpful. And thankfully, bottles are not the only feeding method we can employ to help our babies. There are many options and methods available. It's wonderful that each of us can find a way to make breastfeeding work in our specific situations. Thanks again! And many blessings. ❤

[@ShadesofSage]

@@honeysucklemotherhood Ahhh! I see and I understand! I completely agree with you! My first was a 2lb. 11 oz. preemie as well who spent 7 long weeks in the Special Care Nursery, so I get it 🫶🏿! I HAD to pump with her when I was away and until she could latch, but for my other full term babies I didn’t 🙌🏿! Thank you for taking the time out to explain 🙏🏿! And you’re welcome ☺️!

[@SurakshaPalakurla]

Channel link

[@aishabrown2167]

The fenugreek the minute you said headaches I was like let's subtract that. The "you went through a lot" thank you needed this

[@CorporateNurseConsultant]

Such an authentic video, thank you really needed this, i didnt know about fenugreek causing headaches I thought it because I was sleep deprived but now thinking it maybe a combination of the 2

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you 🙏🏼 have the headaches lessened?

[@CorporateNurseConsultant]

@@honeysucklemotherhood yes thank you ❤️

[@elisareyes21]

Thank you! I needed this

[@malineemenard2069]

Thank you so much for sharing this video and your booklet. It will be so helpful!! I appreciate you helping all mothers who come across this information!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you for your encouragement 🤍 it keeps me going.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you for your encouragement 🫶🏼 it keeps me going and producing more films.

[@MmatshepoMphahlele-x8w]

Thank u so much

[@jolenerenee3584]

I really enjoyed that. I had a baby in November and she’s 7 months now. I exclusively pumped till 5ish months because at 4 months we had an “oopsie” and are now expecting another baby 😅 so I had this to stop because my morning sickness get so bad, I’m on nausea meds and there just isn’t enough Evidence saying that it’s safe to continue. But my milk supply had been dropping before all that happened. And now that I’m prepping for another baby, I really need all the resources possible to keep my supply up!! Thank you :)

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I am so excited for you! 🫶🏼 My sister and I are about that close in age. I hope the transition to 2 is a sweet one for you. Please let me know if there’s any specific topic you want talked through and I’ll do my best to make a helpful video on it 🫶🏼. I hope the nausea lightens up for you. Those gin gin candies helped me.

[@joriwilkinson]

Upping healthy fats and protein (not protein powder) helped my supply and my baby stay fuller for longer

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@joriwilkinson so so glad your finding great ways to nourish your body and your baby

[@gitashreedevi1419]

Thank you.God bless you

[@taheratasnimhaque1051]

2 am now , just fed my 4 months old and put her to sleep , while stopping her white noise video I found this ❤ . You’re so humble kind encouraging it felt like a hug . I am a 24 years old 1st time mom , expats living alone with my husband without our family , really have no clue about raising a baby or stuff. But we’re doing fine Thanks for being this kind ❤❤

[@godsfavour1613]

Am encouraged by those sweet advice am actually going through a lot. Thanks so much. Lovely video God bless you ma'am.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I’m glad to offer some encouragement to you during this season. God bless you too 🫶🏼

[@sundownme]

Thank you for this video! This is one of my main concerns when it comes to breastfeeding because i want to be able to do it right so i'm rounding up all the information i can get on the topic. As a first time mom that has never been too interested in babies or kids this is precious. Thank you ❤

[@joanesantos9883]

Hi thanks for the tip I will try those techniques that you have here in your video. I’ll tell you if it works for but proven some of the techniques you’ve mentioned is very true it works for me like move the milk out and the bone broth. ❤thanks God Bless You!! 🙏🏻

[@ndayani]

I love your way of talking, thanks!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Wow! Thank you 🫶🏼

[@Search4Cherise]

Super helpful! I've been trying so many different things…& it is really discouraging. I'm not willing to sacrifice my mental health though. So i take breaks from pumping as needed, & supplement with formula.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Im so so glad you are taking care of yourself during this time 🫶🏼 your health is so important and I’m happy to hear you’re finding what’s working for you. I’m so sorry it’s been discouraging. If you feel you have the mental space for it, check out the link in the description. It’s the plan I used to boost my milk supply for me preterm baby (my body was super stressed). I hope it helps 🫶🏼 And I want you to know every single drop counts! You’re doing amazing. A wonderful mum

[@dominiquechavez]

Thank you 🙏

[@BatsonicAbie]

Your worth is not defined in ounces. And even if you use formula, you are still a good mama, because you are keeping your baby fed. I’m 2 weeks postpartum, and use formula more than I wanted, but I remind myself that as long as my baby gets her belly full, that’s what matters. These early days aren’t always easy, but you’ve got this mama ❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@BatsonicAbie well said. 🫶🏼 you are a great mummy and are giving your baby so much love.

[@lianetvelazquez4902]

Thank you for your comment 🥹I needed to hear it from someone else. My baby is 9 weeks old and I still have to remind me everyday that even though I couldn’t breastfeed him like I wanted I’m still a good mama because I’m keeping him fed. I tried everything to increased my milk supply but unfortunately it didn’t, now I’m pumping and giving him every drop I get + formula.

[@hadiaharis3451]

@@lianetvelazquez4902my exact situation 😢😢

[@ltmltm4945]

@@lianetvelazquez4902same here. I pump when I can’t it’s not always easy to just do what I want when I want.

[@Sarikayacomesin]

What pumping machine do you personally recommend?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@Sarikayacomesin I always prefer hospital grade pumps, especially for moms who plan to pump often. There are quite a few brands to choose from however Medela and spectra tend to be my go to pumps as they have quite a few options and at different price levels. I also personally used both and loved them.

[@Sarikayacomesin]

@ got it.. thank you so much 😊

[@mrpatatas18]

thank you for this. my wife is struggling to produce breast milk. we will be trying this methods and hopefully have a positive outcome. more power to your page

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I want to thank you for being such a hands on and supportive partner 🤍

[@mahsabazrafkan90]

​@@honeysucklemotherhood Hi, my baby is 6 month old , at her 4th month i lost my dad and my milk supply decreased, now i start to pump to increase it, does it gonna help at this month??😢

[@vaishalijagdhane5443]

My baby is 8wks old, im not able to produce milk, just 60-90ml in a day. She is in on formula feed n i feel helpless, lets try your techique. Your video gives me a ray of hope.

[@marsiali2834]

Do you have a breast pump? Will your baby latch & suckle? After your baby feeds or anytime during the night or day if your baby will suckle let your baby pacify it will stimulate your body to start producing milk. There is hope for you. You are not helpless and you will produce milk eventually if you continue to try and stay consistent with the pumping & your baby suckling. I’m with you on this & completely understand what you are going through. I prayed about it and that is what really helped too. 💛

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@vaishalijagdhane5443 every single drop of your milk is so beneficial for your baby. It’s truly a super food. That she is able to get any milk from you is wonderful! Thank you for working so hard to be able to do that. I know it takes a lot of work.

[@vaishalijagdhane5443]

Thank you for encouraging me 🙏

[@vaishalijagdhane5443]

@@marsiali2834 thank you so much, im pumping + she is latching, bt my breast milk isn't sufficient for her, so hv to formula feed her.

[@sanjeewanikumari9535]

When My baby girl 45days doctor check me and give some antibiotics.suddenly My milk stop whole night I was crying full night.im taking fenugreek seeds boil and drink 3/4time like crazy

[@queentiffanysrealitys4800]

This video was very comforting , especially the end . Thank you so much ! ❤️

[@s.a.6009]

I am in my 4th month and my milk supply is not great. Going to start your 4 day milk plan . God bless you

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@s.a.6009 please let me know how it goes!

[@TheSavedWoman]

I needed this ❤❤ thank you

[@sunegakumar4507]

Every word is absolutely valid and true.

[@bizzybee101]

I can not thank you enough for this video!!! Thank you so much.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@bizzybee101 this means the world to me. I just want you all to feel supported and to be of help in any way.

[@riddhihingu4384]

Thankyou for help❤

[@blackmoon4559]

I've been pumping for 2 months, ive been drinking 2l of watter every day, i ate like a cow.....i couldn't produce more than 120ml... most of the time is 60-70ml. 120ml if i skip a meal for her and feed her formula then yeah. I give 120. No increase. My girl is 3 months. I formula feed her and also give her my milk anytime i can. I also took supliments and tea but nothing. I also did power pumping. No matter how much i powerpump the finish line is 120ml.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I can hear the frustration and desire to make more. I was you to know that 120 ml is a GREAT amount of milk as the content of your milk will constantly change. It is common for mums to reach a point where they don’t make more than 120 ml to 180ml. If you make more you’re in a category of hyperlactation and oversupply. You are making a good amount of milk! We often confuse formula serving sizes with how much breastmilk we “should” be making. The formula serving sizes will always be much larger as their nutritional value doesn’t change. You breastmilk does! So you might be making 120 ml of milk and that 120ml has more nutrients than the supplement! Always watch baby for signs of hunger and keep an eye on diaper output. Your body is doing a good job. And you have been working so hard! You’re a great mama.

[@blackmoon4559]

@@honeysucklemotherhood thank you so much for your words. Really. I apreciate them very much. I did everything to have enough for her, considering I also had a caesarian and she wasn't with me for 3 days in the hospital because she couldn't really adapt to the outside world....I am young and it's my first child so I wanted to do everything in my power to raise her as best as I can. In the beginning she was very weak and couldn't really eat and I made it a mission for me to feed her a lot so she can grow up happy, healthy and full of energy.🥹

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@blackmoon4559 I was separated from my second baby after birth and it was very difficult. I’m glad you guys are together 🤍 you sound like a very intentional mummy. If no one has told you yet, I am so proud of you 🤍 you have good priorities and your baby is lucky to be cared for by such a loving mother. I hope you have people in your life to help support you and love on you during this time.

[@blackmoon4559]

@@honeysucklemotherhood not a lot of people but my husband is everything I need. He is the one that makes me get over any obstacle. He was there for me everytime. I am very lucky to have my husband and happy that my daughter has such a dad. I didn't really had a father figure in my life so I did wait for the right person and made sure thousands of times that he is indeed the one I want to be with for the rest of my life.

[@aditiwakhale7303]

Hey, is it 90-120 ml for everytime you pump? If yes then how many times do you pump in a day?

[@shakiramalik8307]

Omggg I wish I saw this during my first... But defo for my 2nd I will follow x thank you so much!

[@patriciacassola]

Thanks. Loveeee it

[@zunairatazkeer137]

Hi I am a new mom struggling with low milk supply. Felt connected after watching the video.

[@analoucalledosistoso1279]

I love this video my supply went low, so I got mix feeding. Gotta try this power pump.

[@kbishop12]

Buying bone broth and ginger asap!

[@CurrentWorldIssues]

so helpful video on internet regarding breastfeeding and pumping

[@tintuvarghese2313]

My baby is 7 weeks old. I was not getting milk supply for intial 2 weeks after that i started producing very little ml of milk. Now after pumping i get only 60-70ml which is not enough for my baby. My nipple is so sore that i feel like screaming out loud due to pain .every time its time to feed the baby i get the fear in mind. He had a tongue tie which was released in the first week but still he is not latching well which is the reason for my cracked nipples. I'm overfeeding myself with all the foods and drinks that helps to increase the milk supply . I really hope it works and my pain gets better .

[@ltmltm4945]

Please let us know if It’s working

[@kamogelovivian8528]

Try nipple shield and nipple cream

[@tintuvarghese2313]

@kamogelovivian8528 I'm applying nipple cream, butter, coconut oil ,it gets better but after 2 days its the same . I have small nipples as well so this may be the reason also.

[@culinarygurly987]

Honestly with my first born I was made to feel like a failure and a bad mother by my lactation coach at the hospital and postpartum. Shortly after that I could not produce near enough to feed my son. I am hoping that this time around things will be different. Even if there is still latching issues this time, I would rather at least pump and do all I can. Btw I no longer feel like a failure, that was then

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@culinarygurly987 I am so so sorry that happened to you. That should not happen to mothers, especially by those who are supposed to be of help and emotional and mental encouragement. No mother should be made to feel like a failure or a bad mother. I’m so glad you don’t feel that anymore. Pumping can be a huge help! Please let me know if there are any particular topics you want covered!

[@MmatshepoMphahlele-x8w]

Skin to skin also helps ladies , pls try it

[@tionnagibson6399]

We got the is y’all!! Pump! Pump! Pump it up!! ❤

[@rabiashahid3042]

So helpful ❤

[@BluForestASMR]

I’m two weeks postpartum and have been struggling to nurse my baby because he came two weeks early and his mouth was small and struggled to get him to latch. Had no choice but to formula feed him since the nurses were concerned that he wasn’t eating. When they tried to help me hand express, nothing would come out. I felt like a failure and it was a huge disappointment that I couldn’t nurse my son. My body is making colostrum/milk now but minimal amounts since I’m not able to pump every two hours. I’m trying to be kind and give myself some grace but I can’t help but feel like I failed my son.

[@OMOLARAOBAFEMI]

You are the best mom to your baby mama! Dont feel like you are not enough . Try to eat well , get the calories and liquid in. Also pump and keep trying to make him latch, support the weight of the breast with your hands as well. In the end what we want is a FED baby, either by formula or breastmilk . You have got this mama ❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@BluForestASMR it sounds like you’re feeling very discouraged. Stressful births can impact our supply. There is hope. And our friend is absolutely right, you are taking amazing care of your baby. I’m sure your baby is loved and cuddled and feels so safe with you. Continue to show yourself kindness and celebrate the little wins. That colostrum that you are producing is GOLD! it is truly a super medicine and boost. And it’s a wonderful thing to be able to store or give your baby now. You are doing a wonderful job. You are attentive and just the fact alone that you are still motivated to try weeks after birth and with challenges says so much about the strength you carry. You’re incredible.

[@NurShafinaz-en1fu]

I did tandem pumping that helps for my milk booster. Do try them mommies

[@SamirBoldom]

What is the tandem pumping??

[@sambefishing]

thank you for the tips from a fellow gooner!

[@jucajango]

This video felt like a hug 🫂

[@samv5185]

Yes!!!

[@krisd2854]

Thank you so much for this video just had a baby a week and a half ago and am really struggling with my milk supply and trying to stay positive. Definitely going to be trying your 4-day plan and pumping schedule!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Congratulations on your baby 🫶🏼 I’m so sorry it’s been a struggle. I hope the plan helps!

[@kariszumwalt2306]

Definitely noticed a dip in milk supply if I have fenugreek 😢

[@auroraarvizu9181]

Really needed this. Thank you.

[@ClaraTong-rl8pu]

Hi! Thank you so much for the tips. My baby just turned 1 month and i’m not making enough milk. Would love to try your 4 day plan

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Congratulations on your beautiful baby! The link is in the description of this video. Please let me know if you have any difficulty getting it.

[@stellafarreras9297]

Thank you 😊 good information. God bless

[@KBless-uw3st]

What do you suggest for moms who would like to power pump but have a 9-4 work schedule with only an hour break? I would really like to power pump to keep up my supply but will not be able to do so at work

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@KBless-uw3st it’s important to know your local laws about your legal rights for time to pump, especially if you live in America. A lot of states have laws protecting breastfeeding mothers that would allow you extra break time to pump while at work. If you don’t live in a country that provides that, you can do the power pumping session in the morning before work. I’m hoping your employer would be supportive and give you more time but I also know sometimes that’s not the case and sometimes we dont have a private place to pump. It’s a lot of hard work. And you’re going a great job!

[@KBless-uw3st]

@honeysucklemotherhood Thank you so much!

[@BushraQureshi-j9c]

pls post a video on relactation

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@BushraQureshi-j9c I will work on the script this week! How far postpartum are you?

[@anamariavasut]

I’m struggling so much with my breast milk, my breast suddenly got soft and I feel that I don’t have enough for my baby. He is 3 months old, he started getting fussy and crying a lot, when he’s at the breast he stays 2 to 3 min and then I don’t hear him swallowing anymore because no milk left in breast. Then I m taking the pump and start pumping but just 2 drops I can get. I don’t know what to do? Is it possible that I’m losing all the milk?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Hi Ana! i'm so sorry for my delayed response! Can you reach out to me on instagram so we can talk a bit more about the specifics of your situation and what I can do to help. My instagram handle is @honeysuckle.motherhood

[@mihaelastanescu3203]

Have you considered seeing a lactation consultant? Apparently, the suckling is a reflex for babies until about 3 months, when it becomes active. My baby is the same age and I experienced the same thing. I reviewed his latch and I am feeding him more frequently. So far, it helped. Good luck!

[@MorenikeAjayi-me1pc]

Thank you so so much for the helpful tips given for free. My baby is 10 wks and doesn't like bottle, how can I get through this please, to make him use it or what else can I use

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@MorenikeAjayi-me1pc I will work on a video about bottle refusal with lots of details and helpful tips!

[@adinabuciuman8501]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mafiaparveen8589]

Thankioooo so much

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@mafiaparveen8589 you are so very welcome 🫶🏼 I hope it helps

[@JessicaPFierro]

Where can I find the link? I don’t see it anywhere

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@JessicaPFierro it’s in the description of the video 🫶🏼

[@Hzhzhaf]

Im not low on milk supply but i feel like my daughter is not getting enough as shes always hungry and crying, shes 2 weeks old and hasnt pooped in 2 days im starting to get really worried

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@Hzhzhaf can you reach out to her doctor? Your mothering instincts are powerful. Listen to your gut. Anytime you are worried seek help. 🫶🏼 you are not over reacting. You are fighting for your baby. Pooping is a very important indication of if our baby is taking in enough milk. If she is having days of not pooping, it is important to get her checked, weighed and assessed to make sure she’s getting enough food. You are a good mummy.

[@rosielacongolaise22]

Just hard my baby girl 3 weeks ago. Thank you for this tips ❤❤❤❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Congratulations 🥳

[@prosperplay6321]

Water does wonders

[@zainiahsan9711]

I need the link

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@zainiahsan9711 hi friend! It’s in the description of the video 🫶🏼

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@zainiahsan9711 honeysucklemotherhood.beehiiv.com/subscribe

[@AbidaKhurram-j2t]

Hello ! Marey milk km ahta ha bachey ke bhok ni katm Hoti kaya kro formula milk chourwana chati hion.

[@lianna_burgener]

My baby is 18 days old. I'm dealing with a lot of trauma from my ex (her dad) and having to deal with court stuff. My baby is also in the 1st percentile so she's too small to latch right now. Several times when I've pumped, it's been less than she typically drinks and it's hard on my emotions because I also have postpartum depression.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@lianna_burgener you are dealing with so so much right now. Every single drop you make is powerful and nourishes your baby. You are doing what you need to do to care for your baby and I’m sure she feels so safe and loved by you. You are a wonderful mother. 🫶🏼 one day at a time. It will get better and better

[@lianna_burgener]

@@honeysucklemotherhood thank you so much!

[@mercyosingo2981]

I couldn't find the link do youind sharing it again?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@mercyosingo2981 hi! It’s in the description on the video. honeysucklemotherhood.beehiiv.com/subscribe

[@Flo-zb8pw]

Thank you ❤

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

You are so very welcome 🤍

[@TheRealSelynaF90]

Can I still get my supply up at 3m pp? This video was amazing

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@TheRealSelynaF90 thank you for your encouragement ❤️ it is possible to increase supply at 3 months post partum. Women can actually induce lactation when they haven’t even given birth (by mimicking postpartum hormones and pumping). Your body already has these hormones so it’s the frequency and effectiveness of removing the milk now. 6 times or more a day - after a feed if you’re breastfeeding. 8-12 times a day if you are exclusively pumping. It takes hard work, but it’s very good and worthwhile work. As you work to increase it, celebrate the little wins as they come. Stress can affect our supply. You’ll most likely notice a bigger output in the morning and smaller amounts as the day goes on. You’ve got this 🤍 also our supply dips throughout the postpartum season for a number of reasons (sickness, menstrual cycle, growth milestones for our babies, etc)

[@TheRealSelynaF90]

@@honeysucklemotherhood ok thank you I’ve been feeling very discouraged but I also don’t want to give up even on the days I do, I want to keep trying for an increase!

[@espadron8454]

I can’t find the 4 day guide with the link. It says I have to pay?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@espadron8454 thank you for letting me know! You do not have to pay for the guide. It most likely is going an option to be a paid monthly member of the newsletter, simply click “maybe later” and it will skip that page and the plan will be sent to your inbox

[@fatchillz]

Hi there, thank you so much for creating this video. I have a question about over night pumping. What do you recommend for an exclusive pumping mom of a 9 month old??? Btw she drinks about 40 ounces in 12 hours + solids.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

At 9 months your body has created a steady supply. If you are comfortable when you wake up, not finding any clogged ducts or experiencing severe engorgement you don’t have to worry about a night pump session. Sleep and rest 🫶🏼

[@deepuma5362]

​@@honeysucklemotherhoodmam I used manual pump for every 2 hours and get only 40 ml.how I increase the milk supply please guide me

[@ammaraali4149]

My milk supply dropped after my fourth baby It’s was low with my fifth and and my sixth Sometimes it’s your health as well which doesn’t allow you to feed that much

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@ammaraali4149 I’m so sorry this happened. And you’re absolutely right. There are certain health conditions that affect milk supply.

[@hiraakbar8886]

I’m mostly pumping out the milk and not breastfeeding directly. Does it have impact on the production of milk. And also does warming up the expressed milk lead to nutrient loss as compared to direct feed ?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@hiraakbar8886 some women exclusively pump and are able to maintain and build an abundant supply - just please make sure your pump is fitting you properly and it’s got good suction. Heat causes change. It can affect the nutrients in the foods we cook and eat ourselves as well as warming up our breastmilk. But we are still able to get a lot of nutrients even when we heat up our food. The one big rule in heating up milk is to never microwave it. Also our babies greatly benefit from something called non nutritive sucking (sucking but not eating). This can be done on your breast or with a pacifier. So even if you don’t breastfeed directly, there are benefits for your milk and for their bodies if they spend some time at your breasts even though it’s not food focused. I hope it helps 🫶🏼

[@nazali4474]

Hi Hope things are going well for you and your baby God give you and your family ease after so much hardship you have had.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tracy3418]

How do you store all the milk? We're struggling

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you for this idea! I made a pdf and will link it shortly. I’ll also make a video about this soon!

[@Whitepeachyellowpeach4675]

We freeze them

[@tracy3418]

I've recently learned how to freeze them in cubes. I ended up selling some when I ran out of freezer room. Now I can store them more efficiently in the future.

[@CatherineTrifiro-p9l]

❤ Thank you

[@Whitepeachyellowpeach4675]

Power pumping power pumping power pumping ❤❤❤

[@marialichtl7614]

Hey, i would like to download your plan to increase my milk supply. Is it still available? The download at your Website didn't worl 😢

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you for letting me know me know! I’ll check out what’s going on and see if I can fix it

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I figured it out! It was requiring a double opt in. Once you put in your email you’ll be sent a welcome email with the pumping plan and meal plan.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

If you don’t see it in your inbox check spam or promotions folder

[@ladeeloo135]

Thank you for this video- super helpful! Question: If I’m not waking baby to feed & I go ahead and pump, but don’t want to bottle feed when baby wakes- will there be milk there to feed? I’m always so scared to pump in case baby wakes shortly thereafter. Thanks so much!

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you for this question! The amazing thing is our body never runs out of milk. If you feed soon after a pump session (within three hour) the milk will come out a little slower and it will be high in fats and can help reduce gas and also help baby put on more weight. You’ve probably noticed it in pumping - how the beginning milk is thinner and more watery and the milk you pump later in the pumping session is thicker and creamier. They’d be tapping into that thick and creamy milk. If you feed right after a pumping session, It will also be telling your body to create more milk. But if you mean you wake in the night to pump and then baby wakes 2 hours later - that will maintain supply and baby will get similar to what you pumped and milk will come out more quickly. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@Whitepeachyellowpeach4675]

It’s actually okay to let baby learn a bit of bottle feeding. If you keep power pumping you will eventually get SO MUCH milk and baby will automatically fell in love with the great feeling of breastfeeding. My two babies all ended up rejecting bottles. I wish I could have them practiced more bottles when they were young because their refusing bottles made them quite miserable when they first started daycare 😢

[@portiak.dawkins6567]

I'm having trouble getting the plan. Can you send it to me?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@portiak.dawkins6567 yes! Just send me an email [e-mail] and I’ll be able to send it on

[@aishabrown2167]

Also wish I'd continued pumping every 3 hours after I was told baby was getting enough so I lessened my pump sessions and now in week 2 his lost weight😢

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@aishabrown2167 how much weight has he lost? It is normal for baby’s to lose weight the first two days after birth, and then they should be continuing to regain - reaching back to their birth weight by week 2. Has he reached back his birth weight yet?

[@aishabrown2167]

@@honeysucklemotherhood no he got weighed today and had lost weight. He'll be 2 weeks old on Wednesday (born 37+2 planned c section). I was pumping every 3 hours after feeding in wk 1 the maternity nurse felt I had enough so said to pump when I felt engorged but now his not feeding as effectively on the breast ( I also have to use shields) and I'm feeling like I now have less when pumping. I used to pump enough for the 2 overnight feeds my husband did and now I have just enough for 1. Hoping I can bring it back up before its too late...hope this all made sense I felt context was needed

[@aishabrown2167]

@@honeysucklemotherhood his lost 100g in 5 days

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@aishabrown2167 makes complete sense! It’s great you’re getting on it so quickly. Thank you for the context. Sometimes the shield can limit how much milk is getting transferred. Did the maternity nurse check the shield and baby to make sure milk was getting transferred adequately?

[@ug8179]

I’m struggling I don’t know if I should be pumping or nursing when she cries even though she just had a bottle (pumped breast milk) and when I nurse it can be from 10 minutes to an hour. So I feel like by the time I’m done feeding her, she already digest all that milk. My baby girl is 3 weeks old. She has trouble with nipple confusion Bottle preference since we had to supplement her with formula because she lost weight.

[@joyliepajoylie]

How can I increase my breast milk now that baby is 5 months? I only realized I need to pump at this phase.

[@TheLoveMiku]

I want to know too

[@estefania1030]

Same here !

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

There are a few things to take into consideration: 1. If your baby has been breastfeeding they have become more efficient feeders as they’ve grown. So even when you increase supply, the time they spend nursing will be about the same. This means you’ll likely experience engorgement which you’ll just need to continue to remove the milk. 2. The same principle applies - remove milk frequently (every 2-3 hours). 3. I don’t recommend supplements to the Mummys I work with because most evidence is just story based. There are little to no studies backing up the claim on these bottles- EXCEPT for morninga (you can have as a tea or put in soup) and ginger. These two foods have been studied and proven to consistently help with milk production. 4. The increase in milk supply will be more gradual at 5 months than it would be in the first month. But it will increase. 5. Babies being fed breastmilk don’t usually need more than 5 oz in a feed. The recommended oz of 7-9 is for formula servings as their nutritional value doesn’t change and they need those oz of formula to get the nutrition theory body needs. But the stomach size of a baby in naturally able to hold around 5-6 oz comfortably. So just in case your goal is based off of formula recommendations, I wanted to clear that up. I made a handout that’s a 4 day pumping plan. You can use it for a week or two at 5 months and see how it helps you. (It’s free and in the description part of the video) if you are breastfeeding already just focus on pumping 4x in a day with one being a power pump session. I hope this helps!

[@joyliepajoylie]

@@honeysucklemotherhood helps a lot!! Wow, thank you so much! ❤️

[@mikzozo13]

Thank you for this. I'm a new mum and worried about my milk supply, this was encouraging.

[@EastElbow]

Somewhere I heard that with each pregnancy that your supply increases. Meaning if you were low supply first pregnancy that the second pregnancy you may not struggle as much I wanted to get your thoughts on that.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

What a great question! So there is some scientific evidence that suggests our mammary glands develop a sort of long term memory which ends up leading to mothers experiencing their milk coming in sooner with the next pregnancy. The time between pregnancies does seem to play a part - the closer they are together the more dramatic of a shift you notice. So, yes! You might notice more milk the next time around and milk coming sooner, but in the end the milk supply will be greatly affected by how much milk we are removing.

[@TunaKaravelioglu-up1gc]

Such a positive video! Thank you! All I dreamt about was to exclusively breastfeed my baby until it was time for solids. I have been to 4 different pediatricians so far, asking about how to and when and how much about feeding. I have been supporting breastmilk with formula with feeding tubes to eliminate breast rejection. I am hopeful I will be able to follow your advice.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Please let me know how it goes 🫶🏼

[@alyxcarson2228]

Oh, you sweet angel. I love you 😭

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

🫶🏼 made my day

[@taraannthomas]

What if I’m 6weeks postpartum with barely any milk supply? Will this still work? I’m close to losing all hope.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@taraannthomas breastfeeding and supply is multi faceted. I can’t 100% guarantee it will work for you as I don’t know anything about your specific situation, birth, medications, etc, But, if you currently are free from any medical low supply reasons, it can help increase milk supply. I do want you to hear and to know that every single drop counts. Whether you are able to give your baby only breastmilk or continue with combination feeds, every single drop matters and is so beneficial. You are a wonderful mummy 🫶🏼 and you are doing a great job. I’m so sorry supply has been a struggle. I’m thinking of you.

[@mj55507]

If your reading this, ill appreciate a reply to my question, when i pump first in the morning i get about 30ml from both breasts, but when i try pumping after 2-3 hours i can hardly get around 10 ml from both breasts why is that? I eat well enough and i have all the possible food to boost my milk supply, yet the 2-3 hours pump doesn’t give me enough milk

[@ninap192]

Hello! 👋 One likely reason is that most moms have the largest supply first thing in the morning. That's probably why you get more during your first pump of the day. Other reasons for the difference in the amount could be the things listed in the video- like not drinking enough water or not eating enough calories. Caffeine can also potentially decrease your supply. Don't give up, though- as long as you are still producing any amount of milk and you have the determination, there is still hope to increase your supply!! God bless 🙏❤️

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Thank you Nina for responding! She’s right about the supply being greater in the morning. A lot of Mummys find they have a larger pump session first thing in the morning. This is because of a hormone shift that happens at night. Your milk throughout the day will change in calories and fat content. As you move through the day it will become thicker and creamier and often less in quantity. This is normal. Your milk gets higher levels of fat closer to bedtime to help our babies sleep better and longer in the night. Even your milk is trying to get you more rest 🤍 There are certain medical conditions that lower milk supply (like hypoplasia, certain thyroid conditions, sometimes PCOS) - also certain allergy meds can decrease supply. Your menstrual cycle returning can also lower supply. If you do not have these conditions then it’s most likely a matter of continuous drainage. Meaning keep up the pumping every 2-3 hours. It won’t be an immediate change, but it will increase based on the supply and demand relationship of our milk. Studies have been done on ginger and moringa as foods to help increase supply as well. There’s a lot happening in our bodies during this season. Take care of yourself and celebrate the small wins. You’re doing a great job It can be discouraging to not see a big change when we put in a lot of effort.

[@soniahussain73]

I am trying everything to get my milk supply increased every day I can pump only 50 ml and I feed my baby 2 hrs cuz my baby doesn’t feel full stomach my milk flow is very small and sometimes he doesn’t want as he feel difficult to drink milk can you please please help me

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

@@soniahussain73 hi Sonia! Can you DM me on instagram? I’m under the same handle honeysuckle.motherhood? I’ll do my best to help figure out what’s causing the drop and what might be able to help. 🫶🏼 you’re doing such important work. I hope you know how wonderful of a job you’re doing even if you aren’t seeing the results you want right now

[@julietichenor1235]

Has anyone gotten the pumping schedule/ meal plan to load? Im not getting it to pull up when i click the link.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Hey Juliet! What is happening on your end with the link? Is it not accepting your email?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Once email is inputted in the link You should be seeing an email in your inbox from honeysuckle motherhood with a button to download the plan.

[@drsobiamunir9234]

Link pls ?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

Hi! It’s in the description box for the video!

[@Jaceliam269]

Hi. Can mom still drink coffee while breastfeeding?

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

As a fellow lover of coffee - it kinda depends. The official recommendation is to limit our caffeine intake to 200 mg - 300 mg a day (about 2-3 cups of coffee). Some babies are sensitive to it (especially if mummy avoided all caffeine during pregnancy). The actual transfer of caffeine into breastmilk is minimal (as long as we stay within the recommended dose). That being said each baby is different. Test and see. If you notice your baby is more fussy after a feed when you’ve had a cup that could indicate a sensitivity to caffeine. I hope it’s a non issue and you can enjoy that cup of coffee ☕️

[@jessicabosch518]

Baby feeds well... But I don't pump more than 30ml

[@Vivacious_1]

If you had a breast augmentation in my case a reduction, it can lower your output or you may not be able to express at all.

[@honeysucklemotherhood]

I’m so sorry to hear that! The location of the incision matters a lot. If they cut around the areola or at 8oclock and 4 o’clock on your breast it can damage supply. Unfortunately some surgeons don’t take into consideration the possible future desires of the patient to breastfeed. Which is truly a shame because there are certain methods that can protect future supply while getting augmentation at the same time. What’s really cool about reductions is that your body can regrow the nerve connections 10 years after reduction surgery! So some mothers notice a significant impact on their supply and 10 years post op they notice a rise in production! Our bodies are incredible!

[@Vivacious_1]

@@honeysucklemotherhood for my situation I had the surgery at 39 yo. I didn’t think I’d be pregnant again. By the age of 48 I delivered my baby from a spontaneous pregnancy. The fact that even a drop comes out, I am grateful. 🖤