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[@bellalunaoxox]

I had no milk for 10 days and accepted the fact that my baby would never get 100% of my breast milk. I was only pumping 1/4th to 1 ounce an hour! I decided to not give up and I pumped every 2-3 hours for 20 minutes and fast forward 10 weeks later he not only gets 3 ounces of my milk every feeding but I have 20 3 ounce portion bags in the freezer!!! Do Not Give Up. Momma you WILL produce milk!!!!!! It takes time.

[@mskdub007]

Thank you. I needed to hear this

[@sandrah.7234]

One question did you pump at nights?I am getting 2oz every 3 hours that I pump.your words give me hope so I'll keep pumping but I don't do it after 10pm I am so tired 😴 and sleepy I just have 3 weeks with my 🍼 baby

[@farhanahq]

I love you !! I am having the same issue. 10 days and just few drops of milk. Your words give me hope.

[@valadams3096]

@@sandrah.7234 I’m on the same boat as you... did you ever produce more milk? I feel like not pumping at night is hurting my supply but I’m just too tired to do it! My little one is 3 weeks old.

[@christinawatson22]

Thank you I needed this

[@mzsoyshafiercecosmetics4980]

With all three of my kids I ate lactation cookies by milk maker ate oatmeal and constantly drink blue gatorade and water I had a deep freezer full of milk.

[@mskdub007]

Did you pump at all

[@farhanahq]

@@mskdub007 I think she did? Otherwise she couldn’t stock up

[@nellyb6151]

Fast forward to 7 mins to get to the tips

[@mouniaoo]

Thank you

[@Matriarch5]

Thanks!

[@shirleybone8910]

Electrolytes as a whole is something that helps. Hydration isn’t just about keeping your water up it’s about electrolytes and salt intake as well.

[@candy_apple8931]

Wow 😮 I needed to hear this !!! I did fenugreek, oatmeal, sesame seeds, coconut. They worked WONDERFULLY until they didn’t anymore. I would be cronograma water and peeing like crazy plus’s I just got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism with decreased milk supply

[@divyasamuel8285]

Actually, fenugreek would help in increasing milk supply without affecting blood sugar levels, if it is incorporated in the diet along with other foods. I'm an Indian, and in my country fenugreek is used as a condiment to add flavor to dishes. I like your videos on breastfeeding. It would be great if you could make a video on those issues with breastfeeding that are not so popularly known - using nipple shield and how to wean from it, milk blisters or blebs, things to know while breastfeeding beyond 6 months or a year, etc. As a first time mom, I have to do a lot of research on such topics.

[@misakiichigo2252]

Maybe a lot of people are not used to consuming fenugreek that's why she is concerened? I think I will be fine cause I have consumed it since childhood and didn't affect me negatively

[@kaylabbones3281]

Fenugreek actually does affect your blood sugar if you have diabetes

[@AliPi7]

It freaks me out that the lady in blue shirt rarely makes eye contact with the host or the camera. Super awkward.

[@dianarose1926]

She’s blind

[@kristenadorno]

I hope you don't have to work with people!

[@Slayy_TeaTok]

@@dianarose1926 how do you know she's blind

[@Slayy_TeaTok]

Same she makes me feel very awkward

[@AliPi7]

@@kristenadorno why ?

[@keltycarlson9153]

Oatmeal is my go to along with brewers yeast. I try to recommend doing everything with diet and water intake before utilizing bandaids. I have found that improper flange sizes and pump suction setting can make women feel as if their supply is lacking.

[@madison3012]

Brewers yeast decreases breast milk

[@nicolegudanowski5635]

How do you know what proper size to use!?

[@keltycarlson9153]

@@nicolegudanowski5635 there are some really awesome graphics on Google, but I recommend seeing an IBCLC to help size your flanges. www.google.com/search?q=proper+flange+size&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=ivsn&sxsrf=ALeKk01u3Dg4vOmVlafNGmmjxavo7eUn8g:1623888233470&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwie1b2Kr53xAhVWQ80KHdOVB2AQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ

[@brittanyjacobsen6508]

nuts that come in a little sleeve .... shows snickers. hahaha im dying

[@CoachMai]

Same lol

[@harleymckeever8361]

What if we don’t have an appetite???

[@siumaidotcom]

Moringa is a famous galactogogue in the Philippines.

[@wendyalecio5928]

Incaparina has helped me soooo much I started only pumping 1 oz and now I'm pumping almost 5 oz each pump session.

[@malakayahbathelohim5079]

The hot cereal?

[@daisydavalos9326]

What helped me produce a lot of milk was oatmeal in the mornings and homemade oatmeal cookies with chamomile tea at night and lots of lots of WATER!!!!!

[@liavazquez447]

I’ve never heard the blue Gatorade thing but I started craving it soooo bad while I was breastfeeding and I hadn’t had it in years

[@woodwalker6025]

The CC on the video reads galactagogue or whatever to Glock to God. Much better name 😂

[@jennatracie7320]

😂😂😂

[@MonicaBU]

My 93 year old grandma told me to keep your back and shoulders covered when you’re breastfeeding so you can have a lot of milk lol.

[@otter4286]

oddly enough I feel like there’s something to this lol. Sometimes I’ll drape a blanket around my shoulders and chest to keep warm while pumping. Not only does it keep me warm and help me relax, but it also hides my chest from my anxious lil hawk eyes watching the milk come out😂

[@MonicaBU]

@@otter4286 😆 ancient wisdom 🙂

[@Gods.dopest.creation]

Yes I've heard it thats why I came to this video but while I was in the hospital I told my nurse this and she said not to drink it she said it had a lot of sodium but since being engorged my milk supply has gone from 215ml to 4oz im desperate to make more milk so im going to try it

[@anitajain954]

Muze delivery ke bad se hi dudh kam tha,ak mahine baad dudh ana lagbhag band hi ho gaya tha, lekin mamicon syrup suru karne ke bad 15 dino me hi kafi dudha ana suru ho gaya, mamicon syrup best hai dudh badhane k liye, Amazon pe milta hai\

[@dearicacaesar5008]

how did it work for you

[@breahnpringle2248]

How did this work for you?

[@thaliathalia9184]

Where can I buy galactagogue? I need it, im 1 mpp and making 1 oz every 2-3 hrs pumping 30 mins :( my baby eats 3.5-4 oz every 2-3 hrs

[@leonardotrejo3889]

I want to know also

[@gypsierose3611]

😂😂😂😂😆

[@chygonnjinn]

2 weeks postpartum and I've been told blue Gatorade, oatmeal, and soups.

[@chygonnjinn]

And foods with dairy, cheese, yogurt, milk itself, rice has helped me ( but that might just be in my head)

[@LifeWithElizabeth]

I have low supply, my baby dropped to 2nd weight percentile so I have to supplement with formula. I tried literally everything aside from prescription medicine. Power pumping helped a little, but other than that the only thing that has helped is fennel and clary sage essential oils. Usually I'm not very sensitive to essential oils, but they actually worked for me. I dilute them with carrier oil and then rub around upper breasts and lymph areas a few times a day. You just can't use fennel more than 10 days in a row.

[@misakiichigo2252]

Why can't you you use fennel 10 days in a row? really curious and worried

[@tzapp2372]

I eat fennel everyday. It's common in Indian households. It's great for gut health too plus a natural mouth freshener. It has cooling properties too.

[@sexyndacityable]

What type of oils?

[@ShayBlossom]

My baby is 4 months now and my milk is starting to dry up. I am only pumping about half and ounces now. My baby falls asleep on the boob and we don't get to do a whole 20 mins. I don't drink enough water I know sure and maybe not eating the right foods or enough foods.

[@ebonyboyd2940]

Hi Shay Lynn, I had problems very similar. Sometimes I didn't drink enough water, but then again even when I did it didn't seem like water help much. I then learned that my body was severely dehydrated. My mouth would go very dry at night and water alone didn't help, so I started to think about jelly like substances to add hydration to my body. I started to put boiled flaxseed gel in my food and water and it worked wonders for my supply and my overall health. If you are still looking to increase your supply I say give it a try.

[@lisaalessandro9177]

Can you do a video on milk supply when your menstrual cycle returns, specifically how to keep supply up?

[@alishapotts6423]

I used a fenugreek tincture the couple days before my period at bedtime and through my period. It seemed to help the fussy/hungry baby symptoms, however he was a year old but just didn't eat solids really well.

[@rebeccaplank9013]

I’ve been taking the fenugreek every night. My milk supply has been steady but I still supplement with formula to get enough volume. My dr. Recommended the blue Gatorade and I have it on hand, I’m not sure it really increased my supply that much for the cost. I’ve had a really great diet and try to get liquids in. I think the thing that would help my supply the most would be to pump more often and throughout the night. Right now, I haven’t been committed to the time required and am happy with making up the difference with formula.

[@jewelrybylatoshia]

I am an exclusive pumper and my daughter never latched on but three times and never more than a few minutes, and my supply is almost non existent now and I'm trying to start relactation should I be taking a postnatal or still prenatal vitamins? Do you think have my first baby at 40 is possible reason I am not producing?

[@stacyedo6007]

Nope age has nothing to do with it. I’m 31 and I’m going through the same. Stay on the prenatal vitamins. Breastfeeding/ exclusively pumping is very challenging and time consuming. I have made peace with supplementing with formula and mixing with how ever many ounces I pump and keep it moving. I also do not get a chance to pump every 2-3 hours due to having 2 other kids to care for and house work and it all gets overwhelming for me so I do it when I can. As long as she is getting some type of nutrients from me I’m happy.

[@ShirinKargar]

You Got This! I’m close to 40 and an EP as well. So worth it as long as you’re able to. If you need to supplement don’t be hard on yourself your doing a great job’

[@raindillon371]

Hi Im interested to know more about your sons tongue tie! My son was born with one as well and wasnt making gains while breastfeeding I quickly turned to bottlefeeding and he completely quit breast, he is now 6 months and they have not fixed his tongue tie because "he eats and gains fine".. Ive thought about getting the procedure done but the doctor said it shouldnt bother him when hes older.. I was thinking about trying relactation by pump since hes never been able to latch good 😟 just any info about your experience with your sons tongue tie would help, thank you.

[@HismerciesareneweveryAM]

I'm not a lactation consultant but I thought you might be interested in hearing my experience: I had trouble breastfeeding as an infant in the '90s with a tongue tie and doctors then didn't think a tongue tie would cause any long-term damage. I am now, as an adult, going to a myofunctional therapist to look into getting my tongue tie removed because it possibly is the cause of my sleep apnea. I would highly recommend getting your son's tongue tie removed when he's young (even if you're not breastfeeding anymore) because it could prevent health issues down the road. 🙂

[@rashmishree633]

I too had tongue tie as a baby and got it cut as a 10 years old which was very late because of that I still have difficulties in pronounciation few words now my son also having tongue tie but I got it cut by 3rd day itself and yes still faced feeding difficulty

[@CoachMai]

I’ve heard Body Armor works so I started buying more of that and I feel like it’s helped!

[@gisellesanchez2161]

how many would you drink to notice your supply came back?

[@gabrielle0406]

@@gisellesanchez2161 I drink one a day, I see results right away

[@isabelfrodriguez7939]

Sameeee hereee!! 🙏❤ I've seeeen results ❤

[@MyLady22]

The little to no eye contact is so weird.

[@alishapotts6423]

I wonder if brewer's yeast works because of the B vitamins it contains?

[@madison3012]

Don’t do it!! It actually will decrease ur breast milk

[@amyanderson3062]

Yes use brewers yeast it uped mine from 4 to nine oz alone with prenatal and oatmeal and gateraid

[@blancapasillas4171]

Brewers yeast

[@sweetkandy2606]

Any Gatorade worked for me.

[@Mystixspiral]

My baby will be born in 3 months 🧍🏾‍♀️ And I’m making a list of things to increase my milk for when the time comes.

[@FoodShowFan]

Congratulations! How are you doing?

[@alishapotts6423]

Fenugreek is also not safe to use while pregnant, it can cause uterine contractions.

[@zaichee]

Thank you ladies! Love your videos. What about hand expressing colustrum to free & get milk supply for when baby is born? I'm expecting in two weeks ✌️😍

[@thesimplemommylifechannel4689]

This is a great way to increase your milk. But it is not the only way! I also made a video a few weeks ago in things to try to boost breastmilk supply (always good to try more than ine way to boost milk)

[@delaneyspaulding5362]

I have lots of mom friends who swear by body armor drinks.

[@anhelitaa89]

@@the_birth_nurse it's the coconut water in it

[@firstnamelastname2919]

Thats what I drink as well, I eat oatmeal every morning, lactation cookies, baby food prunes, protein, and drink at least 6 bottles of water a day and I'm still not getting the milk production i need to keep up with my baby girl.

[@sudeshrani2127]

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[@anitajain954]

Muze delivery ke bad se hi dudh kam tha,ak mahine baad dudh ana lagbhag band hi ho gaya tha, lekin mamicon syrup suru karne ke bad 15 dino me hi kafi dudha ana suru ho gaya, mamicon syrup best hai dudh badhane k liye, Amazon pe milta hai¶

[@alexandriaj1542]

I drink blue Powerade because I love it lol

[@gwendolynjeremiah7636]

Gatorade not Powerade

[@mrs.sutton4393]

My milk supply is on demand, and I’m trying to get to a freezer full.

[@ForeignerinBrazil]

Love from my home

[@atropicalfruit]

💗

[@AldousHuxley7]

Blue gatoraid is toxic.

[@natashaletourneau5368]

Lol I actually have blue Gatorade but I hate the taste

[@julisaortega5219]

I tried to breast feed my baby for a whole month ended making my nipples bleed and I still didn’t produce milk no more I felt like it wasn’t enough

[@xdlife1534]

Sounds like baby has a bad latch… you can use nipple shields and consult with lactation specialist to help your latch