How To Build Milk Stash | Increase Milk Production | Treat Clogged Ducts

Hi everyone! Welcome back. I've been building my stash since London came home from the hospital since my maternity leave is so short (7 weeks) and I will likely have a drop in supply when I start working. My milk stash was 3x has much as shown in this video and we still ran out by the time he was 9 months. Luckily we were able to get some donor milk and I was able to continue breastfeeding until he was 14 months.
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CLOGGED DUCTS
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[@zoemovelle78]

I’m not even a mother yet and I’m not planning to have kids until I’ve finished university but I love these videos, they’re so educational and informative

[@drjennale]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@thandekamthethwa5973]

I agree. I recently started watching and wow, let's just say, I'm binging everything. I am learning a lot.

[@zoemovelle78]

Thandeka Mthethwa I’ve been watching Jenny for a while now, I remember when she got pregnant with Wyatt, and yet I still feel like I learn something new all the time. And it’s good to just see a badass woman who’s doing it all successfully and being real about it 👌 that’s how I wanna be

[@lindseywinters8833]

Nobody asked you shut up

[@antoniag6622]

This is insane. I live in Europe and we get up to 2 years maternity leave with 80% of the salary. At least 8-9 months should be normal in any country :( very informative video!

[@drjennale]

I know!! I’m very sad about the situation. Making the most of these last two weeks before I go back

[@notbeingsarcastic5947]

Yes. I am having first child in less than a month. I can only take off 2 months of work tops then must go back to working. Breastfeeding is hard for moms in general let alone going back to work 😭

[@antoniag6622]

Stay strong, girls! You are awesome for putting so much effort into doing what’s best for the baby.

[@antoniag6622]

C H 6 weeks is perfect for the economy. But a newborn needs a mom to feel secure, loved. I get what you mean but it’s tough

[@mzfinah]

@C H to sit around?! Clearly you haven't had a child.

[@natak3705]

This video is very informative. I am so impressed with how many tools are out here to help build supply and take care of possible complications within the process. Kudos for doing amazing and sharing your knowledge. Wishing you the best. 💕

[@Oliviainzz]

Thanks for talking about clogged ducts, just start to have them as milk supply go up for the past few days. Appreciate the information! 💜

[@jessicasmith2103]

My little man is due in March, I am def saving this vid for then. Thank you!

[@modelingprincess21]

Omg!! I'm 6 months and gathering as much information as I can, and I honesty rarely leave comments. I love your tips and How you explain everything, thank you sooo much!!

[@drjennale]

Yay! So glad that the video is helpful! 😊

[@nakiasmith4086]

I will looking forward to watch the next Baby London"s update

[@missloretta]

Holy cow! Bookmarking this video!

[@newel0382]

I’m due in December with my third child and I HATE pumping too. Thank you for this insightful video!

[@BbyLoveHAtesyhew]

My baby is due in December and these videos are heaven sent I watched this one twice ❤️❤️

[@marissaalove5545]

Mee too December 16th ❤🤗

[@gracel11]

Team December yay!

[@Kittytalksfr]

Dec.14

[@lonelyartist1205]

Me 2 dec 20th

[@Istanliah]

December 19, good luck mamas ❤️😆

[@NaturallyGlo]

Thank you so much for sharing Jenny! True, pumping can be time consuming at times. I bought this with our first time but was discouraged bc it wasn't latching properly. Can't wait to try again!

[@aleithiabell]

So happy I got Hakka! ☺️ can’t wait for my Baby Girl.

[@kmac_101art9]

How did you like the hakka?

[@desireeromero2384]

I am 28 weeks pregnant and this video is going to help me in the near future wow thank you

[@divyav0423]

Desi Rom I’m 26 weeks and I feel the same 😊

[@WMHhomestead]

My jaw literally dropped at the amount of milk you and your son is one month old. My daughter is 5 weeks old and I was proud of the 10oz I have saved doing the exact same thing

[@drjennale]

I definitely have an other supply! As long as your little one is growing well, don’t stress it. I had a lot of anxiety thinking back about breastfeeding Wyatt. I have this much, if not more and still ran out when I went back to work. This time, I didn’t run out and had the opportunity to donate!

[@babybunnie26]

Thank you for the tips and advice of why works. Your baby is so cute. Can you do a skincare product review of what you use during pregnancy?

[@amiebiberezi6896]

Really educative videos. The reason why I have decided to stick with you. You're a professional

[@WannaBeNeat]

I'm due next week and just got the haka dupe. I don't like the idea of pumping all day long, so hope your method works for me too! BTW this was a very informative video...and even though it was comprehensive, it wasn't boring and I never skipped at any point. Thanks

[@keshialashay9000]

Thanks for the tips. I'm due August 2022 and with this milk shortage every bit of information is important 🥰

[@barakahboutique2706]

Thank u so much for informative video💞...I had those silicone pumps but never used as u explained...so I will start from today...really pumping is very difficult n painful...Awwww shoo cute ur baby is❤😘😘Takecare n thank u dear.

[@tiiablessed4952]

I’m expecting my 4th child this information was helpful.

[@hhholmes714]

A lot of GOOD information...Tysm🙏🏼❤

[@graceji4082]

I bought Haakaa after watching this video. OMG!!!! It is saving my life! Less hassle more milk!! Hallelujah! Thank you so so much Jenny. You always do things in a smart way. You look slender and beautiful as always. ( who would think that you just had a baby? I am jealous of you, cuz I still have 10 pounds left.) London is such a perfect and gorgeous baby!!

[@drjennale]

Isn’t it amazing!! I love it so much. My body doesn’t look the same under all the clothes 😭 Lots of loose skin and stretch marks

[@yojs17_]

Thanks for sharing! Building a stash can bring lots of anxiety for moms. I had lots of milk when I went back to work at 8 weeks with my son (not quite has much as you however). Since I consistently pumped at work every 3 hours, the milk that I pumped at work I would use to feed my son for the next day. So I had tons of milk that I saved during my maternity leave that I never used and ultimately had to toss 🙁. Thanks for sharing those products, as clogged ducts are absolutely the worst and I had clogged ducts when my son was 9 months. I used a back massager to unclog my ducts because it was so bad 😪. I tried the Hakka pump when I was on leave but I found the suction very painful, but I will try to again when I have my daughter in January. I breastfed my son for 14.5 months and I pumped at work for 12 months. My advice to all mamas is that there will be good and bad days but just don’t stop breastfeeding or pumping, that is how I reached my goal of 1 year.

[@lyondrakelley8494]

Thanks so much for your words of encouragement!! Breastfeeding is a difficult journey..there were so many times I would just cry because everything I tried didnt seem to work.. poor latch and tongue tied issues are hard to overcome..and he started to cry histerically when i would bring him to the breast.. i wish i was still breastfeeding him now..but at least he got 4 months of breast milk.

[@drjennale]

Im hoping that will be the case for us too. I will donate the breast milk if London does not end up needing it. But I looked at my schedule and it looks like I have a month of away rotation and another month of conferences / board exams 😭 so we will see

[@marianargazevedo]

keep up the good work!!!!

[@jackieandrade6576]

you are goals. i’m really struggling, i can’t even build a stash

[@yakkmay1]

Really appreciate your videos, especially as I'm pregnant! Have you attempted use of a double breast pump? Pros, cons and recommendations? Keep it up!

[@lizcampos9000]

31 weeks now with my 3rd child 💙 love all you're vlogs

[@drjennale]

Congratulations on baby number 3!

[@lizcampos9000]

Jenny Le thank you 😀

[@vanessamaebombon4427]

This is amazing. Thanks for this. I'm currently 29 wks pregnant with my first baby and not having enough breast milk is definitely one of my fears.

[@drjennale]

Congratulations! Breastfeeding is hard. Doesn’t always come naturally like a lot of people think. You’re going to do great! And I’m here if you have more questions!

[@vanessamaebombon4427]

@@drjennale Thanks so much. I'm pretty much clueless right now so I don't even know what questions to ask yet. But thank you for being so accomodating. 😊😊

[@cheriseking3843]

Nice tips I'm about to order the hakka ....I really want to increase milk supply for when my daughter goes to nursery so I don't have to use formula

[@123heydaddy]

Thank you soo soo much

[@socialbutterfly4918]

When I was breast feeding I wasn't allowed to eat junk food so my diet from before I have birth was mostly veggies or chicken soup (real chicken with vegetables) and always put ginger whatever food I cooked. I had more than enough milk for my kid

[@RachelSouthard]

Haha, I have no business watching this...yet here I am and I’m not mad about it! So educational. So interesting. 😯😌

[@drjennale]

Your patients will definitely have questions!!

[@RachelSouthard]

Jenny Le oh yes! But first, I need to know a thing or two before I can answer any questions. First day of orientation today! Woohooo!! 🥳

[@kaynesbeth5891]

Needed this video is it the same with twins

[@alazcano61]

Holy shizzy! Girlfriend I needed this video way back when!! Lol Such good information thank you. Fenugreek didn’t work for me, but I’m currently using MotherLove More Milk Plus (sling with increasing my water intake) and I’ve seen a significant difference in my milk supply!! I’ve even started to freeze milk I’m producing so much!! Dude pumping SUUUUUUUUCKS.. Lol I’m still practicing with Noah, but he’s gnawing/sucking my nipple 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 London at the very end though OMG!!! 😍😍😍

[@drjennale]

I ended up purchasing the spectra S1 when Wyatt was 9 months just so I didn’t have to be attached to a wall. I think because pumping had sucked so much that every time Stan wasted milk it was like ultimate betrayal / crying buckets as if someone has lost my dog. I’ve been better now that the Haakaa has been so passive

[@alazcano61]

Jenny Le I’m gonna buy the Bumblebee little set from the link you provided. So essentially the Bumblebee and Haakaa are the same thing? I like how the Bumblebee comes with the set like you said!

[@jessicazbikowski7946]

I had a pretty huge stash with my first without really trying and ended up giving it all away because my baby didn’t need it all 😭. ,so this time I intentionally pumped less while on maternity leave and I definitely am feeling like I’m not making as much. I’m three months post partum and My stash is much smaller so I’m starting to panic thinking about the “what if’s”. I needed this video to remind me to use my Hakka more. And the massaging while pumping is good advise that I had forgotten about! Thanks!

[@drjennale]

I am definitely a “worrier” so I’d rather have more than enough. With Wyatt, I had 3 of those boxes in my freezer in the garage and he still ended up needing donor milk. Besides I think I’d feel really good about being able to donate milk to a mama in need ❤️

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Those are really cool products! Also I have a question, doesn't leaving baby in a wet diaper cause diaper rash??

[@christinajefferson4598]

Thankyou soo much I'm 4months PREGNANT and I did breastfeed my4kids soo this us great

[@C_U_R_I_E_L]

Dude . . . Remarkably intelligent.

[@Pathologymadesimple]

Very very informative video... and you look stunning😻

[@drjennale]

Thank you 😊

[@mzfinah]

So envious of your stash! My bub is 9 months old. I love the haakaa, i wish i had bought it earlier. On another note in Australia we have 18 weeks paid leave from the governments and depending on your employer 10 weeks. So 28 weeks in total.

[@drjennale]

I would give up my stash to spend more time with my little guy 😭

[@kmw3108]

Thank you for sharing this video ❤️ I’m exclusively breastfeeding my 11 week old baby girl and have had issues with blocked ducts. I’ll be heading out to get some lecithin as I still have some soreness a week after

[@drjennale]

My clogged ducts were so bad when I was nursing Wyatt! And they’re always in the same spot!

[@kelly1827]

I was pg and bfing with each of my 3 kids while working 12+ hour shifts as a paramedic. Because I often would have to delay pumping (geez, with the emergencies and everything people!!! LOL), I was very prone to plugged ducts. How I never got mastitis is a mystery to me! I read about lecithin on the kellymom.com website, and it changed my bfing/pumping life for sure. Kelly Bonyata is an IBCLC and her website has such great info.

[@ningchenyeshang4934]

I have a question. When using haaka on one of the breasts and breastfeeding on the other one; do you breast feed only on the one side each time?? Thank you!

[@sohinidasgupta6955]

Hi Jenny! Your baby boy is super cute 😍 Congratulations! Is it true that when a type 2 diabetic mom breastfeeds, her sugar levels will go back to normal?

[@drjennale]

Glucose levels is a systemic issue. Which means that it’s in the blood and affects the whole body. You are burning a lot of calories while breastfeeding but I’m not sure if it will always bring your blood sugar back to normal. Especially if it’s really high to begin with

[@111alshamsi]

What is you pumping schedule?? Because this is very important to help us

[@4032950563]

Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for this video. Because of this great informative video I’m able to stash away more milk for my 5 week old son. I was just wondering, while you’re pumping/breast feeding do you switch sides? Or do you just keep on pumping on one side and feeding on the other till the very end? how long do you pump for? Also, what position do you have London in when you’re feeding him and pumping at the same time? It’s a bit tricky and scary to me because I don’t want my son to kick the hakaa with milk in it.

[@drjennale]

I try to switch sides but right now the flow on my left is too fast for him so he prefers to nurse on the right. I just leave the Haakaa on until he finishes nursing or it’s full. I nurse London in just the regular position (whole body in the front. He’s too long for football hold). If you flip the top funnel part of the Haakaa down before placing it on your breast, it has a much stronger suction. I have not had London kick the Haakaa off as of yet. Good luck!

[@michellethor7833]

I struggled to produce milk with my 1st child the first week or so. Would you recommend to take both milk supply supplements right after labor and delivery?

[@mookie30214]

Thank you im due in 3 weeks with baby number #2

[@drjennale]

Wooo! 3 weeks! So close

[@realhousekeeping5732]

Wait, that is your milk stash just from the silicone pump??? Do you occasionally use an electric/handheld pump?

[@drjennale]

Just from the silicone pump! I’ll use the electric pump when I have a clogged duct I can’t get out but that has only been a handful of times.

[@charmaineespeut4627]

I hold my baby ALL time. I'm going to breastfeed more and use my haaka in the other boob. I was doing breastfeeding and formula since I was afraid I wasn't making enough. My milk supply will increase! Wish me luck!

[@ResetKeisha]

How’d it go?

[@lyondrakelley8494]

Thank you Jenny for ths video!! Thanks for the tips! Each of my pregnancies I breastfeed a little longer than the last but i could never make it to 6 months, tongue tie issues, i started exclusively pumping which is full time job and time consuming.. i tried the haaka but i didnt get much milk and it would turn my nipple purple... when i went back to work my supply fell drastically.. im not pumping anymore my son is now 6 months and on formula..we plan on trying to conceive when he turns 1 year old..i am determined to breastfeed until 6 months or longer next time around!

[@drjennale]

Breastfeeding is hard. Pumping is even harder. You did a great job feeding your babies! I would definitely see a lactation consultant. Each baby nurses differently. Good luck!

[@yojs17_]

Breastfeeding is definitely hard. The first 1-2 weeks was the hardest for me, but after that it became easier. I pumped at work until my son 1 years old and nursed at home. I saw a lactation consultant at 4 days which was my saving grace because I was ready to quit because of the pain. My advice is to don’t stop nursing or pumping until you reach your goal. You will have good and bad days but just keeping going. I had mastitis, clogged ducts, low supply but I just kept my eyes on my goal and it got me through it. Best wishes!

[@lyondrakelley8494]

Thanks ladies for your words of experience and knowledge I appreciate this community!!

[@mirsalopez2780]

Love these videos!! I also have a 1 month old And the fenugreek made her super gassy and uncomfortable, do you know what to give her to help her with that? Thanks!

[@drjennale]

Gripe water or simethicone drops! You can find it over the counter at Target or Walmart!

[@aliahraha5804]

Thank you for your video, is very useful. Question: what is the brand of storage containers you got to store the milk? 😁 Thank you.

[@drjennale]

They were from Target 2 for $5!

[@aliahraha5804]

@@drjennale Thank you so much for replying.

[@reneelovly]

Medicine student here, due in December and supposed to get back to hospital rounds after 4 weeks ! This video is a life saver!

[@drjennale]

4 weeks 😭 I’m sorry you can’t more time off. Remember that legally, you are entitled time to pump. I just emailed my preceptors before the rotation and informed them of my pump schedule. Everyone was very receptive. Good luck and congratulations on your new little one ❤️ Happy to help answer any other questions!

[@reneelovly]

@@drjennale You have no idea how helpful you are, whenever I'm feeling like I can't make it, I watch your videos and remind myself it is doable! I'm the only mom in my year, I have a 4 years old and I'm pregnant and your channel makes me feel less alone..Thank you for answering!! Emailing my supervisor is actually a great idea! ❤❤

[@kellylee3879]

Hi Jenny, I saw that you were using Medela manual pump for earlier vlog and this video mentions Haakaa. Comparing these two, which one would you recommend for pumping at work for 1st time mom (easy to use, clean)? I dont have much privacy where I work so I'm thinking manual might be easier than electronic pump (that requires plugging to the wall unit and noise). TIA

[@drjennale]

I can’t get anything from the Haakaa when baby isn’t nursing on the other side. Other people have been able to do it though. The manual pump is discrete and quiet but takes too long. There are electric pumps that are very quiet and has a rechargeable battery so you don’t have to be connected to the wall like the Spectra S1.

[@alexandriabeauvoir]

I don’t have a job so staying at home is not a problem. I do want my husband to feed her tho so I will make sure to have a small stash.

[@01Natalcia01]

Your hair are growing up so fast! :O How are you doing with them? My hair are growing very slow. Do you have any advices how to make them grow faster and also make them look beautiful, shine?

[@drjennale]

I don’t use any heat on my hair, just air dry. Helps with breakage and split ends.

[@01Natalcia01]

@@drjennale Me too, I never use any heat, but it doesn't work :( What about your hair products?

[@sagek7949]

Pistachio it depends a lot on your diet. She mentioned she usually eats Vietnamese food . I guess she gets enough protein from fish . Most of my friends who eat seafood have good hair. I quit being vegetarian for the same reason.

[@drjennale]

Pistachio I don’t really use anything special. Pantene pro v since high school. I agree that proper nutrition facilitates growth in general. Might be genetic also. My sisters hair grows super fast too.

[@yukograce]

Hi Jenny, does the Hakka sufficiently catch the hindmilk in each catch? I have a concern that my breast milk stash is mostly the lactose-high, fat-low foremilk predominant and low in the nutritious hindmilk

[@drjennale]

I’ve refrigerated the Haakaa milk and let it separate and there is still significant fat. I find that you get more hindmilk if you use the Haakaa and massage

[@nakiasmith4086]

Your Baby Boy is Beautiful

[@drjennale]

Thank you 👶🏻❤️

[@lyondrakelley8494]

I work in healthcare as well..im a neurodiagnostic technican...its extremely stressful..im on call this weekend..on my way in now

[@drjennale]

😭 the dreaded call schedule! Good luck

[@rachelfaith3578]

❤️❤️❤️

[@stephanief6228]

My baby is 2 weeks old. Starting to use the haakaa, only thing is I am to give her a breastmilk top up after every feeding as she wasn't gaining enough weight.. I think it's cause she's sleepy when feeding! I really want to use what I collect with the haakaa to build a supply. Any tips? I have a pump but I also hate pumping!

[@saniasyed7910]

I have a little different question for u if u can help me with it.. i have developed gestational diabetes and my doctor gave me Metformin tablets 1000mg.. but when i read the lebal on tablet it says if u gona have breastfeeding dont have those. im gona 35 weeks pregnant now and worried as i wanna breastfeed my baby. and tell me little bit more about gestational diabetes as u mentioned u also had it was ur baby born in normal size? and did doctor induced u b4 ur due date plz let me know thanks x

[@shimaraeimi5595]

Thank you for sharing the tips! This is very helpful! As of now, I am not collecting any stash yet. But I will need to do so soon as I will be going back to work. Can I know..as we are collecting the letdown with the Hakaa, which baby holding position are we using to latch the baby and at at the same time collecting the letdown?

[@drjennale]

Most of the time I hold baby in the traditional hold in the front. Occasionally in the football hold. I think the key is to get good suction on the Hakaa but i've had a few times were baby has tried to kick it off 😅

[@shimaraeimi5595]

@@drjennale thank you, Jenny! Got it! Let me try it out and let you know the outcome!

[@annbrodzinski5707]

My baby was born almost 5weeks ago and my supply is taking a dip.. i have troubles pumping with anything almost even the hakka silicone breast pump turns my nipples white, I've used 21-27 sized flanges and my nipples still turn white with my breast pump machine. I cant keep spending this money and getting no where. been Supplementing with formula and I feel bad and its probably contributing to my low supply, I'm almost about to give up but I'm hanging on.. I dont wanna give up -.- gotta get to a consultant asap! Hopefully they can help..

[@Lac31250]

So are you suppose to use the breast warming pads/massagers while your breast feeding or pumping? Or you can do it when your not as well?

[@drjennale]

Lac31250 I use it when I feel engorged or when I have blocked ducts. Works best when you use it while breastfeeding/pumping.

[@Lac31250]

Do you find any big deferences between the name brand and off brand hand pump?

[@drjennale]

No I didn’t! I was reading reviews that said the original worked better so I bought it to try it for myself - found that it worked the same. I did notice that if I used the massager or warming pack, I got twice as much.

[@adriannejimenez904]

Hi 👋 for lecithin dosage how many times a day would you take it.. or is it jus once a day?

[@drjennale]

Once a day for prevention and up to 4 tablets a day for acute blockage. I wrote down dosages in the description box as well!

[@sahithiputcha6462]

Hey...jenny..im from india...will there b any increase in maternity leave duration during residency in future..?

[@drjennale]

As of right now no. You can take maternity leave and make up the time by extending residency training

[@miablack7533]

My supply was pretty low and "Healthy Nursing Tea" increased my milk supply!

[@ferrysaad3724]

Mila black.. Which tea u used plz tell

[@PankajMishra-om1yg]

Hi Jenny, Thank you making such a wonderful & detailed video. I have a question, in Maxi Milk there seems to be some (5%) alcohol. I was wondering if that would harm the baby in anyway or if its safe to take this liquid. Would there be similar products but without alcohol in it?

[@drjennale]

Alcohol is passed minimally through the breastmilk. As long as you can find baby and safely hold baby, you can breastfeed

[@PankajMishra-om1yg]

Thank you for the reply Jenny! Appreciated. Is there any non alcoholic liquid that you would recommend! I do not want to pass on even small amount of alcohol to my baby.

[@drjennale]

Pankaj Mishra even orange juice have alcohol in it. But other things I’ve heard to increase breastmilk - red/blue Gatorade and coconut water (none of which have any evidence only antidotal)

[@PankajMishra-om1yg]

woow! Interesting. Thank you so much again for providing the info. God bless you!

[@jovannamedina2041]

Did you get 2-4 oz as soon as you started using the pump or did you gradually get more and more? I’m asking bc I’m currently trying to use the Haaka but only get 10ml- 1oz a feeding

[@drjennale]

I gradually got more. In the beginning it was just one ounce or less. Massage or heat packs while the Haakaa was on helped me get more

[@jovannamedina2041]

Jenny Le thank you!! Gives me hope 😊

[@geo2842]

I’ve tried everything and ever since mine was born I’ve only been producing 1oz and 1/2 oz each side and my bby isn’t latching well and stopped latching after 2 months I also don’t like hakka my milk leaks every where it doesn’t cover my whole breast below since I don’t have much space I guess and it hurts so much so I just use medela pump and still haven’t increased

[@meghachandrakar]

geo2842 dear try to have avocado .

[@applejellypucci]

Pump at night. It's hard at first but you will produce more.

[@ruthb3870]

I thought peppermint was a no no for milk supply. That milky mama supplement herbal supplement has it

[@kassandragarcia6036]

For how long can the milk stash be inside the freezer? 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby ❤ love your videos. 🙌

[@drjennale]

The milk bank will take milk over a year old. And moms who receive the donations will use for months after that! So it can last years!

[@kassandragarcia6036]

Jenny Le thank you 🙏❤

[@sohinidasgupta6955]

Does diet have anything to do with milk supply? . I am on a low carb high protein diet. But it's not doing much for me. I am having to supplement feed my 2 months old daughter. It's really frustrating

[@chanelrich4188]

Sohini Dasgupta try increasing healthy fats and you may need to increase calories

[@lisemartino1854]

Hi! I’ve seen so many videos from the US about creating a milk stash. Please could you explain why you need such a huge stash rather than just demand/cluster feeding your baby directly.

[@kelly1827]

In the US, most working mothers only get 6 weeks of maternity leave, and for those who do, it is often unpaid. as a result, most moms are going back to work before their baby is ready for any solids at all, so it's a EBM stash or formula. Even with a C-section, I would have only had 8 weeks with my first baby if I hadn't banked all my vacation time to extend it to 10 weeks.

[@lisemartino1854]

kelly1827 Thank you so much for enlightening me. That’s insane! No wonder maternal mental health issues are so high! That is just cruel to both mother and baby, my heart goes out to all you American mamas. I totally get why you would need all that milk - what powerful women to dedicate themselves to giving their babies the very best start. Do they not provide work-place facilities for mothers to pump and store breast milk either?! Well done to you powerful, amazing mothers.

[@VashtiPerry]

Going back to work.

[@DrAdnan]

I didn’t even know milk stashes were a thing lol.

[@drjennale]

Stash of liquid gold! Sells for $2-4 on the inter web

[@DrAdnan]

Jenny Le if only I could make some myself 😂

[@nooraalnoaimi3231]

From where we get the milk containers

[@drjennale]

Target!

[@nickyno2046]

When I use Hakka I only get 0.5-1 oz let down, help!

[@drjennale]

I was getting that much in the beginning too. Increased with time. But I also have to say it depends on your storage capacity

[@IK-fg4gw]

Isnt FM residency for 2 years?

[@drjennale]

3 years

[@Legal.Knievel]

Fenugreek can also tank your supply.

[@drjennale]

Really? I haven’t heard this. Is that what you’ve experienced?

[@Legal.Knievel]

@@drjennale personally, no but it's what many women report and what the data show. It's pretty much 50/50, whether it'll boost or tank supply.

[@drjennale]

Dalai Mami please share the research articles! I’m part of a doctor breastfeeding group and this hasn’t come up. Good to inform my patients of the risk if it is true

[@Legal.Knievel]

@@drjennale I can't find the article that shows it can reduce supply, that I remember from when I was doing my degree in pharmacology but I did find this one that shows it is virtually ineffective www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110663818300387 and while anecdotes are not data, there are a lot of women who report online, a reduction (or complete stop) in their milk supply after using fenugreek, so I would recommend other women proceed with caution. A lot of women report that consuming oats helps with milk production and I haven't heard of it having any negative effects, so that's an option as well.

[@IK-fg4gw]

3rd mbbs year here....i am going through psychological turmoil...i feel worthless jenny😭😭

[@lizh4817]

Son is 4 weeks and it’s so hard, I’m not producing a lot. It’s horrible 😫 I want my son to have breast milk. But I’ve been supplementing because i can’t keep up with his needs 😔

[@mp57634]

I tried having a milk stash but all my milk tasted and smelled sour after thawing. It was so gross so my son never wanted it. He just wanted straight from the breast or freshly pumped. I was so bummed. I threw all my milk away 😫😭

[@emglliv]

Oh you had a lot of lipase. You just have to scald the milk first then freeze it. I had this issue but scalding fixed it

[@emilyiy4530]

JJsMoM sorry what’s scalding?

[@kelly1827]

@@emilyiy4530 Scalding means to heat the milk to a simmer (just below the boil, or 180*F or 82*C) then rapidly cool and store.

[@kzeejzee]

My baby is almost 4 months and I barely make milk. I've tried mother's milk and everything. I'm tired.

[@aprilhumen1229]

I am I. The same boat. I bought the haakaa and was shocked at how much milk came out!!

[@AlexisFlores-ik8xm]

Why is the haakaa dupe more expensive than the original?

[@drjennale]

The haakaa dupe comes with a stopper, cap, and carrying bag. While the original is just the pump. I use the stopper and bag daily so I think it’s a better deal.

[@nooralovesm5659]

What if my baby nurses from one side that has the most milk and still not satisfied? While the other side where the Hakah is has less milk

[@drjennale]

For me, the Haakaa caught the letdown that I was going to loose into the breast pad. It stimulates a little bit but not much. So if baby is still hungry, he/she can feed on the other side as well!

[@nooralovesm5659]

Jenny Le for me I constantly feed my baby whenever she wakes up so I don’t get that much leakage, probably my milk supply is low?? I’m not quite sure

[@tomaisa1]

OMG Jenny. Baby London is so cute🥰 I have a question Jenny. I reduced my baby girl breastfeeding to 2/3 now. It's been 6 months since i breastfed her a 100%. Can i induce milk now?

[@drjennale]

You can increase your supply by nursing her more or pumping more. I added a pump session when Wyatt was 9 months just to keep up!

[@tomaisa1]

@@drjennale thank you Jenny

[@honieforbes4584]

I’m having twins how can I do this

[@ciyerrahvillanueva304]

Honie Forbes you can try pumping every 2 hours at night even if they sleep, that’s probably gonna be your best shot

[@amandacosnett5820]

Did you find that gestational diabetes affected your breastfeeding journey at all? I've heard GD can increase the chances of your milk coming in later than usual.

[@drjennale]

Yes there is a chance of your milk coming in later with GDM. But also with inductions and cesarean sections. I was induced with Wyatt and my milk didn’t come in until a week later. We supplemented the first few days but I was able to exclusively breastfeed or give expressed breast milk by bottle until he was 14 months

[@EmilyPetersenHomemaking]

You have a one month old and catch 2-4 oz in the Haaka? I'm lucky if I can pump 3 ounces with my 2 month old... I have to give him formula because my body simply won't make enough milk! I drink 1 1/2 gallons of water per day and in addition to that coconut water, lactation tea, and usually a probiotic drink, and non-alcoholic dark beer I take moringa, sunflower lecithin, and fennugreek I eat oatmeal with two tablespoons of flax and also lactation brownies with flax and brewers yeast Does anybody have tips in addition to what I'm doing? I've tried everything I've found that I can afford!

[@drjennale]

It comes down to supply and demand. Feeding more often or pumping inbetween can increase your supply. This can put you at risk of clogged ducts though. Also need to eat in a calorie surplus.

[@EmilyPetersenHomemaking]

@@drjennale I guess I didn’t add to my initial comment that I’m already power pumping twice a day (have been for two weeks now) and regular pumping every two-three hours.

[@drjennale]

@@EmilyPetersenHomemaking you are doing all the right things already! Try adding a little bit of carbs to your diet but there’s nothing else I can add to what you’re already doing.

[@EmilyPetersenHomemaking]

@@drjennale thanks, it’s good to have some affirmation that I’m doing the most I can do. Hopefully my supply will increase to be enough to feed my baby without formula.

[@drjennale]

You’re doing great mama!

[@valleygirlgg]

Wow! You have a lot of breast milk! I'm not wondering if you need it but I am wondering how you got it...lol jking! You are very well prepared

[@drjennale]

I had 3x stocked up for Wyatt and we still ended up running out at around 9 months and got some donor milk to make it to a year

[@chandnilohana8982]

How to feed stored cold breast milk to baby

[@drjennale]

We have a bottle warmer to warm up the milk. Wyatt and London with Wong drink cold anything. But I’ve seen other kids drink milk right out of the fridge

[@raihaanakra7848]

who is taking care of your babies when you and your husband are out for work ???