OBGYN + Breastfeeding Mom Shares 4 Tips to Increase You Breastmilk Supply

Are you breastfeeding and struggling with low supply? This week Dr. Sarah Bjorkman, a board-certified OB/GYN and new mom, shares her experience with undersupply and tips for increasing breastmilk production with 4 simple steps.
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[@smushbrain]

1. Empty your breast frequently 2. Eat enough calories 3. Drink enough water 4. Power pump

[@Shortstack225]

Thank you ❤

[@starrchalmers9951]

Thank you

[@CourtneyA.]

Thank you, I'm too busy with my baby to watch the whole thing 😂😭

[@NUZZIE.]

Thank you ❤

[@selenaellamoon]

@@CourtneyA.same 😂

[@michaelaknibbs6907]

My biggest tip is PATIENCE. I was ready to throw in the towel after 4 days of drinking, eating and power pumping.... it works, but it can be hard work! You've got this! And if it doesn't work, you're not a failure. However you feed your baby, you're doing great ❤️❤️

[@PFJ88]

One of the best things for me was getting enough sleep and trying to relax. When I stressed out about my milk supply and started not sleeping enough to pump and power-pump, I was actually failing at seeing results. Only when I started to nap with the baby I noticed my milk production increasing. Also, the tips of water intake and eating are very true! So, relax, sleep, eat and drink and power-pump in-between, but be sure to get some sleep.

[@9168W]

I'm trying so hard to sleep but this baby has been so fussy, I sleep less than 2 hours a day. I'm so tired, I'm dizzy. I'm going to try harder to sleep

[@PFJ88]

@@9168W The same happened to me at the beginning. I did belly massages between feedings and that helped with the fuzziness.

[@changanmao7407]

@@9168W same here! Ugh it’s so hard and I am still recovering from c-section.

[@SuperRin88]

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[@e.c.8127]

You are absolutly right. Sleep is very important for milk supply. Because our body make more milk when we are sleeping.

[@amandacosnett5820]

These are good recommendations. But one thing I had hoped you'd address is the fact that a lot of women think they need to increase their supply when in reality their supply is fine. Lots of women think they don't make enough milk when they actually do. Baby's diaper output, weight gain, and general health tell you way more about your supply than things like how much you pump, baby's fussy behavior, baby's sleeping pattern, whether or not baby guzzles down a bottle after nursing, etc.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

THIS. Such an important point. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing.

[@amandacosnett5820]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman Thanks. I just see so much stuff out there about "how to increase your supply" and I personally think sometimes it feeds into the distrust we often have in our bodies when it comes to feeding our babies.

[@amydang5264]

I was one of the unfortunate ones that wasn't able to produce an adequate supply. I was only making 1 preemie sized bottle a day, even after taking Domperidome, a medication meant to increase my supply. I had to supplement with formula. I think it was the stress, lack of sleep & not drinking enough water that affected it. Hopefully these tips help for the one on the way!

[@yvonnehernandez2498]

@@amydang5264 how did you know your supply was low?

[@loretta2539]

although correct, some women (like me) do need to up their supply for when their maternity leave finishes and need milk ready to be used. Also there are women who don't make enough breadt milk either.

[@luisapineda7781]

I’m a mom of 2. I exclusively breastfed my first born for 13 months. And I’m currently exclusively pumping for my 6 week old baby. What I found has worked for me increase my supply this time around is making sure I pump between the hours of 1am-5am. I’ve read from research that the hormone prolactin is at its peak during these hours and it has worked work me. I also try to drink a cup of fennel tea once a day.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Luisa!! Congrats on baby #2--hope you are hanging in there. And thank you for sharing that AWESOME tip. You are totally correct, prolactin is highest during that time of night/morning and it can absolutely help with supply!! We really appreciate you sharing and being here with us!!

[@mansisharma6527]

I agree I am doing the following you mentioned.

[@jjandregg693]

thank you

[@changanmao7407]

Yes!! I found Fennel tea works for me too!!

[@hmeeppannu8987]

I was making 1oz with regular pumping sessions After I started power pump I’m seeing the visible change & it doubled my output in just one try But I’m seeing it’s staying the same from two days So with all this do I need to set my hopes up or this gonna go just like this.

[@emewang]

SLEEP, EAT, REPEAT (breastfeed/pump 2-3hours) Also, showers REALLY helped me lactate. After I would shower, I was basically RUNNING to my pump as I would be dripping like crazy the second I stepped out. Even when I would clean the shower for two minutes, something about the hot steam really made me swell up! 🍼

[@coleworld4385]

Heat helps with let down.

[@sarawingate564]

As a new mom, I feel that no one tells you about the mighty struggle that is breast feeding ahead of time. I had to start with feeding formula then go to combo feeding....I saw how much more my little one preferred breast milk. Then I began a quest to increase my supply, you name it and I have tried it and am still doing it. The same week I watched this video, I started an amino acid supplement and since then I have milk in the freezer!!! I was so worried that by the time I went back to work I wouldn't have an emergency stash. I can't thank you enough...I hope I have by sharing your video often on a subreddit I joined for other breast feeding mommas! ❤

[@divinelove6324]

I drank body armor & the munchkin lactation cookies. It helped a lot! Even coconut water 😊 but the main thing is Hydration, frequent stimulation, & protein!

[@TheAsdfasdf321654]

We watched this video while using our breast pump for the first time. Very helpful and informative

[@KatherineForbes]

Thanks for explaining details behind every tip. Everyone says eat more, drink more, power pump, etc - but I appreciate you giving specific numbers and days!!

[@AnaLampWoman]

Gatorade, tons of water and the Hakaah helped my milk supply so much! Using the hakaah on the opposite breast while breastfeeding helped empty both boobs which then helped my body produce more. Also, you can store that and help with your freezer stash. I also pumped sometimes immediately after feeding to make sure I was fully empty and I pumped in between feedings to build my freezer stash, by the end of month three I had so much in the freezer, it no longer fit so I was able to donate my milk for around 6 months:) I hope this helps someone out there, and if you have any questions, let me know! I am happy to go into more detail

[@MechEboo7]

Haaka is key for me too. It’s really helped me build a stash.

[@hanoota142]

do you have to sterilize in between usage ? the sterlizing process is a headache for me

[@AnaLampWoman]

@@hanoota142 💯 agree, sterilizing is a pain, I didn’t sterilize with each use, I just washed with soap and warm water, then at the end of the day I sterilized with boiling water only. I did that with all the pumping parts, the hakaah, the bottles, nipples, pacifiers, etc. Doing it all just once a day all at once was what I found to be the easiest/most convenient. 🙂

[@hanoota142]

@@AnaLampWoman thank you for the info & sharing your experience 😘

[@AnaLampWoman]

@@hanoota142 of course! I hope it helps 😊

[@catherineg6861]

Thanks for sharing these tips! I’m early in my pregnancy journey (17 weeks) but already researching pumps, how to keep up milk supply, and get tidbits on what to expect.

[@Shesawakeandyouredumb]

Starting my day by drinking a TON of water, eating oatmeal for breakfast and having a couple cups of Mother’s milk herbal tea really helped a lot!! I panicked going back to work and I feel that these plus relaxing and breathing, lol really were key:)

[@catieq5270]

I just went back to work this week and I’m nervous my supply will decrease because we did on demand breastfeeding. Thank you for the suggestions.

[@gowsalyagowsi8447]

What brand oat meal u have used... please tell me....

[@Shesawakeandyouredumb]

@@gowsalyagowsi8447 basic quacker oats with my own fruit like sliced strawberries or bananas or a drizzle of maple syrup. I try to stay away from the flavored individual packs because they are loaded with sugar 👍🙂

[@gowsalyagowsi8447]

@@Shesawakeandyouredumb Thank you sister 😊

[@gowsalyagowsi8447]

And tell as many tips for breastfeeding milk segregation

[@PriyaPriya-jk3xg]

Thanks a lot Mam, you have explained briefly about power pumping. Initially, I was confused about the pumping method but now after watching your video, I am good to start 👍

[@thelovelyvalc]

I needed this video thank you! Ill be working on the power pumping thing tomorrow

[@redeemingdaniela3682]

This channel has been so informative

[@jaydalin6046]

20 years old first time mom n can I say how I just love you sooooo much you saved me so much worries and anxiety!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH 🥺❤️ your advice/tips are really working for me and I’m seeing fast progress!

[@columba9745]

Thanks, this is really helpful

[@marciaortiz-trinidad485]

Thank you so much for making this video. I need it ❤❤

[@taragisladottir9263]

I am going to try all of these tips, power pumping sounds amazing I am on it

[@taabbym]

It has been incredibly helpful for me to gulp down drink a large cup of water right before each feed, + snacking on something like a nut bar, oatmeal bar, protein bar, etc during feeds. Something small, even if it’s a little bowl of berries. That way you never feel hungry throughout the day and you’re plenty hydrated. Specifically, I feel very engorged some hours after eating oat products like oatmeal or oatmilk and granola cereal. So I recommend incorporating oats into your diet in some way, daily. I’m exclusively breastfeeding and now have lots of oversupply in the freezer which my baby hasn’t needed yet. No bottles used so I’m not sure what to do with it all yet but I believe the routine of breastfeeding about every 2 hours all day long plus the tips I mentioned helped me get here.

[@amirahamilin]

This is really really helpful..thanks!

[@GCL82]

I breastfed for a year and found that feeding on demand and staying very hydrated did the trick. I read about 'breastfeeding vacations' where every so often you just spend the day in front of the tv or in bed and just feed, feed, feed. I ate lots of oats and avoided sage after one bad experience of eating it and temporarily drying up! Keep feeding and guzzling water!

[@jinalin]

agree! feed on demand and stay hydrated!

[@blaqt107]

This was also my experience! Feeding on demand, drinking a lot of water. I ate a lot of oatmeal. Fruits and non gassy greens, also veggies like cucumbers. It's because these have a lot of water content. Protein foods.

[@adreadarling]

I exclusively pump and for 6 weeks have been struggling with oversupply. I just followed recommendations over the weekend to block feed and went from 6oz per side to 1oz and I am freaking out. Thank you for this video.. it helps a lot

[@mw87675]

Thank you!! I will try all of these as well as add mother's milk tea to my regimen.

[@Loverofmusic02]

Great advise! Thank you! Can you both do a video on sleep training advise or suggest some sleep consultant books/videos. My baby girl turned 16 weeks today & it may be a good time to start. Thank you so much! I’ve been telling my other mama bear friends about you two! I love your videos.

[@MommyKnowsBest]

Thanks for sharing this very informative video! ❤❤❤

[@DeeJ841]

This was amazing information thank you -a full time working first time mom ❤️

[@jeanevanzyl9534]

Actual good breastfeeding advice 🙌🏻👌🏻

[@hanachelache66]

Thank you that was really helpful. 😊

[@laughingalltheway10]

Oatmeal, oat milk, and the Haakaa manual breast pump work wonders for me as a breastfeeding mom :)

[@BellaMecia]

Love this, came right on time, can you do a video on how to soothe a stuffy baby at nigh. As the weather is getting cooler, I find that its hard for my newborn to breathe at night and evenly wakes up panicking when they normally sleep well. We are currently using normal saline drops and a humidifier but only last an hour at a time. Plz help!!!

[@ArtemisC]

Power pumping really helped me! Both my baby and I preferred breastfeeding from one particular breast so the neglected breast milk supply decreased to where I was only making less than an ounce. After power pumping for 2 days my milk supply increased considerably

[@mahdarsara3048]

How much time in the day u do power pumping ?

[@ArtemisC]

@@mahdarsara3048I did it 3-4 times a day and once in the middle of the night. Since then my milk supply has dropped a time or 2 and those times I took teas and shakes to help with lactation. My baby is 10 months old now and I don’t pump or take supplements anymore; she still eats often about every 3-4 hours but she’s at a healthy weight and it seems she get enough milk at each feeding even though I sometimes feel I don’t produce enough

[@chloegenevievenaidoo9884]

Thank you for the video

[@elisiadaniels9124]

Hi guys! Elisia here from Guyana. Drinking barley tea or porridge is a sure way increase your milk production. You might actually complain of too much milk. Honestly, i've tried it for years and i have just gotten my sixth baby. Let me know how or if you found it helpful

[@jessicadesousa1473]

Love your channel and your info

[@ashpterodactyl]

I'm totally open to supplementing, but I would prefer to breastfeed as much as possible. My mom had to supplement with us, so I'm assuming without taking extra steps I would have to do the same with my baby. I am 15 weeks pregnant right now and already getting in the habit of making sure I eat enough calories and working on staying more hydrated. I'm definitely going to try power pumping.

[@yngvildrthevoracious]

Virgin beer and the right sized flanges. I was struggling as an exclusively pumping parent with building a simple 24h supply in the first 6 weeks they tell you not to pump. Exept the baby is not taking the breast alright on account of heavy gynecomastia that hospital staff could not handle and even at home I couldn't, especially not at night, you know what I mean. However, tweaking my flanges and finding the right size as well as some non alcoholic beer (and I've some oatmeal cereals now that you mention it maybe that helped) probably saved me as I'm now in a good middle spot of 12h advance supply. Baby really does not feed at set hours, sometimes will wake up every 3 or every 4h, and the 3 weeks growth spurt was definitely the killing blow on that supply so much we had to spend an entire day feeding them store bought, not that it's wrong, but it's not our project for our baby and it made me feel terrible. And feeling terrible in face of my low prod was terrifying and I think it also affected my supply! Take a step back, relax. See your doctor if it keeps happening and investigate post partum depression, it's definitely going to help with more than your baby's food

[@brittanywhite4016]

Can you guys do a video on postpartum birth control options!! Hope all is well 💕

[@michellecortes110]

Thanks for the tip. I've been watching your videos since I found out I was pregnant. Now that I'm breastfeeding I've realized calories and electrolytes are what keeps my supply up. I find that no matter how much water I drink I still feel dehydrated and my supply takes a dip but when I incorporate Coconut water or anything that replenishes electrolytes my supply increases tremendously.

[@ariannasaucedo1152]

Hello, I'm having trouble staying hydrated and eating enough. What are some snacks and meals that helped keep you eating+full! Thank you in advance!

[@shanjoeria2676]

Thank you so much

[@Thelittlebirchhouse]

I know I’m guilty of not drinking enough but I hate water. I try to drink squash and decaf tea but when I’m so wrapped up with the baby I just forget. I’m trying to increase the supply on my one side as my LO has a huge preference for the one breast and I feel like the other side is slowly trying to retire, and I’d rather that didn’t happen! Going to give the power pump a try to see if that improves things :) thank you for sharing!

[@noraMD]

I am a surgeon, wanting to have kids. I am still in my residency but 31yo. Can you talk about the work/life balance as doctors as well and how you decided when to have a kid? Thanks

[@jadelightsword]

Having a kid in residency is tough. I'm a peds hospitalist, and decided to start my family years into my attending life, because I knew I wanted a long maternity leave. I'm still < 35, since my training is shorter than yours, but I did end up needing to see a fertility specialist to get pregnant (just ovulation induction, no IVF or anything more involved for me). On the other hand, I will get 6 months total of leave, and am at a better place financially. How important is leave to you? How about time to breastfeed and pump? Basically all the doctor moms I know weren't able to continue breastfeeding much longer after they went back to work, your supply just dries up, and I imagine you're not going to get much time to pump during surgical residency. And then what about just time with your new baby? Balance that with the importance of your career, and how much help you will get from family. Not any easy decision, good luck!

[@LPamen]

I am a surgical resident as well, and just had a baby in residency. I have to say that the most important thing in terms of work/life balance assist surgical resident and parent, heavily relies on having a great support system. At least for me, that is what has made the difference. I also talked in depth with my program director, in terms of maternity leave, and was able to get the most amount of time I could. Is it a challenge, yes, is it doable, yes. And I am glad I went back to you. For reference, I am 32 years old.

[@lisamcc88]

Having kids in residency is tough. I had my first at the end of my OB/GYN residency in April. Thankfully when I got back to work, I only had a few weeks left before finishing, but it still was hard. Whenever I got pregnant, I talked with my program director and my co-chief residents to help with scheduling. I had a ton of call leading up to delivery and all of the more intense rotations before I had my baby so that I could be on easier rotations when I came back. It is so important to have an open line of communication with your co-workers and program leadership if you do decide to have a baby in residency. Additionally, having a supportive partner and splitting responsibilities with them helps tremendously. My husband is a master bottle and pump part washer now 🤪

[@kaodiumerah2830]

I love this. This is a much needed conversation.

[@EmmaInTheWorld]

If you haven't found her already, mama doctor Jones has some videos on this! She is a mum of 4

[@BabySleepTeam]

Thanks for sharing these great tips! Breastfeeding was polar opposites for our girls and we had such a difference experience with both. These tips are super practical and helpful for something that can be incredibly stressful for a new Mom!

[@emilysalomon5684]

Love your videos! They’ve helped me on the new mom journey. I am 2 months postpartum and trying to relactate/up my supply. Do you have any recommendations?

[@candicesmith1085]

Thanks for the video and Go Green!

[@lauradomenech5819]

You are amazing !!!! Love you !!!

[@MechEboo7]

Go Green! I agree with all your tips. I found brewer’s yeast also helps me.

[@katieritz6740]

Go white!

[@vegginny548]

I have to agree with the water + tons of extra calories, I had coffee one day which dehydrated me & I made much less. I also drink the bamboobies supplement & the mothers milk tea daily, i already was eating oatmeal everyday. I don’t know if it’s these supplements or just lots of food/hydration in general but I had twins 10 days ago & I make enough for both of them so far🎉

[@kfine9310]

This hopefully helps me with my diminishing milk supply. Eating more & consuming lactation supplements like lactation cookies/chocolate mix/tea are NOT helping me that much and is just putting on more pounds on the scale lol, but definitely the emptying of breasts and pumping in lots of water seem to help. I have tried power pumping 2 weeks ago aftrr reading from pinterest blogs and it did help! My mistake was I only did it for one day because I didn't know that you should do it daily for a week (and it wasn't mentioned in the articles). I will definitely try this once a day for a week and hopefully it will work!🙏🙏🙏 thank you in advance ☺

[@nargijkhan4190]

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[@jenniecockburn8811]

I HIGHLY recommend taking Moringa and Sunflower Leicithin. For milk production and quicker let down.

[@JennyAndJayVlogs]

Thanks for the tips!! 😆 I’ve been trying oatmeal too to increase supply & I think my issue is that it’s difficult to eat enough calories while taking care of the baby!

[@Rhea9991]

Same problem

[@JennyAndJayVlogs]

@@Rhea9991 yeah hopefully as time goes on, it’ll get easier to balance everything! I also bought a few different snacks that have oats to switch it up which helps

[@StephandNia]

It is difficult & half the time you forget to eat with everything you have going on and to also sleep when the baby is sleeping 😮‍💨too much

[@Rhea9991]

@NiasNest yeah practically it's not possible to sleep while baby sleeps when you have to do everything yourself

[@phr00tsnax]

I exclusively pump and noticed that my supply dips when I’m not hydrated or fed enough (duh), if I’m stressed or uncomfortable, and generally in the middle of the day (predictably). Whenever I have issues, I use my Lavie massager, warm up my boobs (I like the Lansinoh gel hot/cold packs), perform compressions during pumping, and use the Hakaa on the opposite boob. Since my breasts are extremely large, I can only pump one side at time but it gives me plenty of dexterity to work on the one breast to push out any clogs. I will say to be very careful with the Hakaa because it can overstimulate your breasts and cause you to overproduce. Don’t use it every time unless you need it. As an exclusive pumper and pitcher method user, I’d love to see some content geared to that. If you aren’t sure yourself, maybe you can collaborate with someone (maybe a zoom meeting)? I think a lot of breastfeeders/chestfeeders are completely unaware of the EP world and don’t even realize it’s an option. For me, it has been a lifesaver since BF was causing me so much undue stress.

[@yvonnehernandez2498]

When you said you use the Hakka do you pump with it or just have it hanging there while you pump the other side ?

[@phr00tsnax]

@@yvonnehernandez2498 The hakaa works by suction, so it’s not like a traditional manual pump that you physically need to squeeze a handle over and over to pull out milk. When I was producing, I was wearing a 36F. I couldn’t use any true nursing bras or pumping bras because nothing would fit right. I also have very flat nipples. When I was BF, I needed to use the hakaa first to pull out the nipple AND a nipple shield to get my baby to latch. I would also use it on the other side while my son fed so I could catch the letdown. Once I switched to exclusive pumping, I would pump one side and let the hakaa dangle on the other, but I had so many issues with it falling off once it was halfway full. I ended up buying a strap that would wrap around it and I’d wear around my neck. Can’t tell you how much crying over spilt milk I did until I found that stupid thing lol. Anyway, it would help catch letdown, pull out clogs, and allow me to use both hands to compress the pumping breast so I could get all the milk out. Without it, I was constantly getting clogs.

[@salma_Nella22]

@@phr00tsnax wow i feel for you!

[@phr00tsnax]

@@salma_Nella22 lol yeah it was a rough road until I figured things out. I saw so many lactation specialists and ended up just figuring things out on my own!

[@salma_Nella22]

@@phr00tsnax i went through 4 at the hospital and two after. And I still have anxiety about my supply lol. I have a 2 month old and thought I’d see if bottle feeding him would help with his lactose overload and it did but now I think I’m losing my supply

[@Foreign_chi_duniya]

Informative

[@cma9695]

In addition to the above advice which is great, I'd suggest REST or some sleep to help with supply., especially in the afternoon. I'm a mum of 2 kids and am busier now so i need to rest after school pick up before rush hour at night

[@sonieeesydney4375]

Thank you for sharing❤. I wasn’t eating enough calories. Staying hydrated, eating more calories and adding oats is definitely helping me to increase my supply. My newborn was fine with mixed feeding until i started her on pacifier since then she has been only wanting bottle to feed. Nipple shields has been great to re-establish breastfeeding 😊.

[@sushanttrivedi1579]

​@litisha-taydeMeri didi ka breast milk increase huwa mamicon syrup and mamicon capsule liya to,hmne to sirf eske bare me suna lekin aaj dekh bhi liya ki sahi me usefull hai😊

[@spa11199]

❤❤❤ mother of 3, done breastfeeding with first 2 till they were 3 y.o. Now, my 3rd was born preemie (35w+5d) weighing 2190 at birth... I believe its below 5 percentile. So, id appreciate topics of breastfeeding & feeding preemie to catch up with the growth or weigh topics. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you!!!

[@meag_ken822]

You couldn’t have uploaded this at a better time. I am almost 7 weeks pp. I am pumping. I kept saying “at two months I’m transitioning to formula”. I was sick of always pumping & get just enough for each feeding. But as 2 months creeps up (sooo fast 🥺) I look at my son and think “if I have something he needs & that benefits him, I’m his mommy and I should be giving it to him”.. I just can’t allow myself to just stop so soon. I sometimes have to supplement with formula in the middle of the night, if I can’t pump quick enough. And I HATE doing it. I can tell he doesn’t like it as much, it smells awful (& tastes awful.. I’ve tried both formula and my breast milk). If he spits up after formula it also smells awful. I just can’t bring myself to fully transition just yet. Aside of feeling I should be giving him what he needs, it’s also an attachment thing I have with him. It’s hard to explain. Thank you for these tips. I’ll be trying them ♥️

[@jamiewestman7822]

Hey mama! I transitioned to formula completely and 2.5-3 months postpartum. I struggled a lot with supply ( less the 1oz total a day!) anyways I feel that struggle of if I can give I should. My family ( me, husband and newborn 2weeks old) all got Covid and my supply took a hit which is why I couldn’t produce any more than what tiny bit I had. BUT I was able to provide him antibodies for Covid ( he had no symptoms) once I decided to formula feed and put him to breast if he wanted a “snack” or comfort I felt sooooo much better. I had to mourn the fact that my feeding journey wasn’t what I wanted but in the end me and my boy are healthy and happy. Don’t feel bad for supplementing for a time ( or transitioning completely) but maybe look into other gentle formulas that might take better while you build up your supply ( if that’s your goal) But don’t feel guilty mama- you are doing the best you can and that’s what matters! Good luck mama!

[@meag_ken822]

@@jamiewestman7822 thank you so much for your words, and for sharing you journey with me. You’re absolutely right.. My number one goal is for both myself & my baby boy to be happy and healthy. I’m going to try the whole power pumping thing. Started this afternoon actually. And plan to make decisions from there. I never understood the.. not “obsession” of breast feeding, but why woman made it such a big deal. Unfortunately, I was that selfish person. But.. now I totally get it- 100%. However, like we’ve said- healthiness and happiness is number one. Im so sorry to hear that you and your family got Covid. Im glad you are all doing okay. Being a momma is the most difficult, challenging.. but most amazing and beautiful experience I’ve ever endured & I wouldn’t change it for the world ♥️

[@jamiewestman7822]

@@meag_ken822 totally! I didn’t get the breastfeeding thing either. Lol and then one day my husband consoled me when I was crying because I spilt the milk I have just pumped because I was so tired and missed the ledge on the counter. And he said “oh babe, don’t cry over spilt milk.” Lol he said it is a compassion but trying to be funny way. ( wasn’t super funny at the time) but I am now seeing women regardless of supply amount cry over spilt milk and have their own challenges in the feeding journey. Hoping power pumping brings quick results for you and that you are able to stay motivated, rested and bonded 😊❤️ And Covid wasn’t bad for us- we wouldn’t have even thought to be tested if my father didn’t get a fever. We lost smell and had congestion and fatigue???( or maybe it was the newborn lol) but my dad got a fever and low oxygen and refused to go to the hospital. We pushed fluids on him, vitamins, rest and cognitive assessments ( so we would call 911 if things got worse) but after a couple weeks he was back to his usual self. 🙏

[@jenniecockburn8811]

Try using Moringa and Sunflower Leicithin.

[@kleav8400]

I pump as well and I’m about 9 weeks PP and I have not had to supplement yet but my supply lately has taken a bit of a tank plus my baby has needed to increase the amount he eats I pump just enough for him in a session and have some in the freezer (not a lot but some) but it stresses e out that if I loose any I won’t have enough. Here is what I find works for me so I don’t have to struggle to pump when baby is hungry and it will just be ready for him, always be a feed ahead. Even if your just making enough try squeezing an extra pump in or if you have anything in the fridge/freezer give the baby that so when you pump that can be put aside for the next time he eats and so on and so on. It gives me peace of mind so when my baby is hungry (he starts crying almost instantly after starting to show hunger cues) I have it ready for him. Then after he finishes it I pump for the next one. Also idk if your baby is sleeping thru the night yet but I’ve found that since he started sleeping thru the night about a week ago that when I still do my night pumps it’s just extra for me to put away and store for later.

[@christinemartin7819]

This video was good timing for me. I'm 7 weeks pp today and seeing a lactation consultant tomorrow. I currently breastfeed, use the haakaa on the other side, put that in a bottle to feed him, and supplement 60ml with formula. I'm hoping I can decrease the amount that I have to supplement with formula soon. He has IUGR so I'm trying to be really careful about his feedings but I'm also exhausted.

[@jenniecockburn8811]

Try using Moringa and Sunflower Leicithin.

[@nihaopaty]

Great video !! Thank you !!!

[@rosh7795]

Fenugreek powder every morning with a glass of milk or water helped me to increase my supply. On top of that I eat Oatmeal for breakfast and oatmeal snacks. I did this with my first baby and doing the same for 2nd as well. Every individual is different might woke on some might not on others.

[@sable4492]

I have def noticed between feedings I pump and end up producing more through time. I also feel like I eat so much. More than I even did during pregnancy it feels. I should hydrate more for sure. I drink more coconut water than anything

[@siempresuze]

I never thought I would struggle to eat enough food or drink enough water…until I began breastfeeding my second born 😅 this boy can eat

[@nourishedheiress]

Thank you. Hubby and I are planning to start trying next September. Last night I had a dream that I was making a lot of milk for my future baby and that got me thinking about how to have a good milk supply for my future baby 🙂

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[@pollywel]

I got hydrated and “calorized” by tea with milk/evaporated or condensed, cheese, walnuts! Good luck

[@adyasams9081]

I’m almost 2 week’s postpartum and my baby is a preemie born at 29 weeks. My supply has plummeted over the last couple days. I wasn’t producing a ton to begin with because I just started. I’m going to try these tips and hopefully it helps.

[@mariange88]

Hi! How did it go?! Did your milk supply increase? 🙏

[@adyasams9081]

@@mariange88 slightly yes. I realized that I had to let my body do what it’s going to do. I’m 8 weeks postpartum and getting maybe 2-4 oz combined (before I was getting an ounce max) and I’m doing nothing extra just pumping and breastfeeding once a day at the hospital.

[@natp1877]

@@adyasams9081 I am 2 weeks postpartum and struggling with breastfeeding so have only been pumping. Had a very slight delay in starting to pump regularly. I’m also producing about 1 Oz max combined per pumping session right now. And was wondering if that’s within what’s “normal” for this stage. Been waiting for it to increase since my baby already eats a lot more than I can produce even in one session (have to supplement with formula)

[@salma_Nella22]

@@natp1877 hey how are you doing today?

[@dingalingbabysling]

Do you have a good book you could recommend for 1st time Mom’s and breast feeding basics? My daughter is expecting and I have been binging your videos!!!! Fantastic content!!!

[@ahlenamanthei2410]

“The womenly art of breastfeeding!” This book Answers Literally every question and so much good info!

[@mirnaelkhatib3064]

Thank you for this....very nice timing too. I am due any day now with my first baby so I will following these 4 tips for sure....I think it would be great and extremely helpful if you do what I eat in a day postpartum while maintaining milk supply.....especially that you mentioned more food and water. For one, we women want to go back to our prepregnancy weights but at the same time, not loose our milk supply...baby comes first :) Thanks again!! Greatly appreciated! What are your thoughts about things like fenugreek supplements or lactation cookies? Should I wait to see how my milk supply will be at the beginning or should I take any of these as soon as I am pp?

[@GCL82]

After I had my baby I signed up to Weight Watchers where they have a breastfeeding option. I'm one of the rare women whose bodies cling to baby weight until I stop nursing. However I constantly lost about a 1lb a week and was never hungry plus had a very healthy diet with some treats. I was back to my normal weight when my baby was 1.

[@mirnaelkhatib3064]

@@GCL82 thanks for sharing this with me. Greatly appreciate it!!

[@kristinspark7239]

What is everyone’s favourite pump? I currently have a hand pump and am thinking I may need to invest in electric version. Thanks!

[@ariannasaucedo1152]

Hello! I have an almost 3 week old newborn and I'm noticing my supply going down. BUT, I am aware that it IS because of me being inconsistent with my pumping. I went hard for the first week and pushed myself way too hard, this c section took alot out of me and this is My second son, but my FIRST time sticking to breast feeding + pumping for more than 1 week!!! My question is how often a day/weekly should I be power pumping, I never knew about that and I'm totally with it! Tonight I'm going to be back on my pumping every 2 to 3 hours and I want to incorporate power pumping asap! Also, it makes me feel better to hear that I should be putting Bubba on the boob ad much as possible! The past couple days have been rough, I've been sitting here thinking he's on it too much! This is all so new to me, I'm amazed by what our bodies do for ourselves and for our babies. Pray for me yall. This is definitely one of the hardest things I've done 😂❤

[@lessonslearned1694]

How soon do you start the power hour? When you’re home from the hospital ?

[@LisaMadventure]

I have found on top of drinking plenty of water that munchkin milk maker cookies help too.

[@RadioByeBye]

I just want to put this information out there because I truly believe it saved my baby's life. When I had my daughter we got off to a rocky start.. I had a traumatic 32 hour labor followed by an emergency c section topped off with a hemorrhage where I lost over half of my blood supply and took 3 bags of blood. Please don't be frightened first time moms to be, this is not the normal experience! And just know if I got through it you can too! But anyway I was extremely dehydrated while in the hospital, I was there for 7 days and they gave me lots of TLC and IV fluid and some plasma as well. but after going through something like that your body just needs time. So long story short ish I was not producing anything! I had to resort to formula with the hope of breastfeeding once I recovered. Well unfortunately she never took to my breast after that, I had a lot of professional help, but it just wasn't happening.. so instead I pumped and I managed to keep it up for four months. But sadly without the direct stimulation from my baby my milk supply went from barely keeping up to drying up! That's when we started formula feeding 😑 it's all basically garbage.. at first my baby showed signs of a cow's milk allergy, her father is sensitive too, so we tried the various "gentle" formulas and then the non dairy.. Soy is the devil if you ask me, my poor baby was so backed up and when she finally passed a stool it was hard as a rock! You couldn't smash it it was a truly rock solid and she was in so much pain. Finally through desperation I saw a different formula on the shelf, enfamil A2 I looked it up on my phone while I was standing there and found out that milk has two different type of protein, A2 the orginal and A1 which our cows in the US started producing when they bred them to be bigger in order to produce more. Most European cows still only produce A2 and there are still A2 cows in the US but most formulas are made with A1. A2 is much easier for the body to breakdown and digest, A1 is not for some people, I can tolerate A1 but my husband, our daughter and my mother in law cannot tolerate it. I got the A2 formula and it changed my baby's life! She is happy and strong, she's a healthy weight now where before she was dropping weight like crazy. I've also found A2 milk at the grocery store in the section with almond milk, my husband and mother in law are now drinking milk for the first time in 12 years. If you are a struggling formula mom look into A2 it just might do the trick. Gerber has an A2 formula, so does enfamil, I use the enfamil, simulac also has one.. but I honestly don't like simulac.

[@rehaboth203]

Wow I got a lot of knowledge about the two protein types in cow’s milk. Thank you.

[@shola7987]

Why dont you like similac? That's the formula I use.

[@natalievision]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sidoniaradu1895]

I have two children. I've breastfeed my first baby for 20 months and I was 5 months pregnant at the time with my second one. And my second baby has been breastfeed for two and a half years. I never pumped myself. I always breastfeed when she wanted, it was at demand. And I never breastfeed with both breast at a time. It was always one breast and then the other. With my first baby it was very very difficult at first but i made it.

[@mariumfarooqui7976]

thanksfor sharing tips 😊 I am a Mom of 3 weeks old baby and exclusively breastfeeding and pumping both. I eat oatmeal, eggs and milk in breakfast, Makhana, carom seeds water and cumin water for increasing milk supply 😊

[@sabrinanikol8022]

Power pump for 1 hour once a day, & do I do regular pumping throughout the day in addition?

[@raemontgomery9141]

I plan on having gastric sleeve and trying to get pregnant after around 2 years. Would I be able to have a regular birth center birth? Or would I be considered high risk and have to go to the hospital?

[@danielleaglione6820]

Homemade pink drink! 3/4 white cranberry strawberry juice and 1/4 coconut milk!

[@yourbiggest1fan]

I was at the upper end of the normal weight for bmi when I conceived. Now, 7 weeks postpartum, I'm 20 lbs over weight. Do I need to add the extra calories to maintain this excess weight or do the extra calories come from my fat stores. I'm not actively trying to lose weight rapidly but like you, I also struggle to eat throughout the day and I can't think of eating EXTRA. I've been losing weight slowly as a result and my milk supply is great. Little on the over supply side.

[@emilyhwj]

Power pumping is one hour per side? Or 20min for one side and switch to another side for anther 20min after 10min break ?

[@livi_bridge]

For myself, I found that just putting my baby to the breast is what helped me re-lactate and my breast would fill up so much to the point of pain from being too full. My only issue was my baby kept nursing to sleep, every time I would pump nothing would come out. Or only about an oz from each breast would come out and that was it.I would pump for 30 minutes and yet I would barely get anything out but I could feel that my breast were full

[@jaceligwood3164]

It because breastfeeding and pumping is not the same. Pump never take that much milk like a baby. So it can happen. And that's why mother shouldn't be stressed that they don t have much milk for breastfeeding if they doesn't pump much milk.

[@micaelamcknight6967]

I’m the exact same. I am breast-feeding… But I’m also trying to pump and with the pump I get almost no milk out at all and I’ll do power pumping I’ll do 30 minute sessions and then I go to hand Xpress and my milk squirts out it’s so frustrating and it takes so much time. I’m hitting my six week mark tomorrow and I had a premature baby and so I do feel like my supply is low or it’s the fact that she just can’t get all the milk out, it feels very stressful

[@kalimac304]

Hi you mentioned that you have an app that tracks feeding. Do you mind sharing?

[@jenniferblake6121]

I have an issue with my supply. I was told skin to skin can help. I am still trying to get my supply up, as my little is almost 6 months.

[@rachelbercaw7999]

Whats the name of the medications you can take? I have asked 3 doctors one of which is my OB and they say there isn't anything out there.

[@Pati85]

Thank you for the tips, I gave birth 7 days ago but my supply is still low. The most I get per pumping session is about 40 ml or 1 oz. 😢

[@vandakat]

I’m the same. And my supply has gone down even more the past week, most of my pump sessions are like 20ml. Trying power pumping today and hoping it will work. From the comments looks like have to breastfeed more as well. I’ve been mainly doing formula bottle and pumping.

[@paulacohen4923]

I’m 6 months pregnant and my OB wants me to drink 80oz a day of water but I just can’t handle how much it makes me pee. Does it do the same thing when you’re breastfeeding?

[@sarah345]

I have never had supply issues, yet from the beginning I’ve had lactation consultants and midwives and people on the internet telling me to pump all the time in addition to feeding my baby, and do all this stuff to increase supply or I’ll risk not having enough. Then last week I went to see my midwife who got back from being away and I told her my boobs were hurting a lot, and she was like “why are you pumping so much? You’re probably overdoing it..” like, there is SO MUCH pressure to do all this stuff. I’m exclusively breastfeeding my baby and he’s gaining a tonne of weight, there is no reason I should feel like a lazy failure for not pumping so much I produce enough milk for two babies, I only have the one. So now I have a freezer full of milk for no reason, and a clogged duct and painful boobs.. I think people should maybe not get into all this unless there’s a problem. Women did this for a long time before breast pumps were invented. My mom didn’t own one and she was perfectly able to feed us.

[@sherrylmit]

What do you think about Reglan to increase milk supply? Do I need to take daily or taking a pill PRN will still increase milk supply?

[@barbaramuir2694]

Hi how much should a newborn breastfed baby gain in the first couple of weeks. Thanks.

[@tatianaabreu2088]

I recently returned to work and now my baby won't latch. I tried using the nipple shield to see if he'll latch but, no luck. Any tips or advice in this? Thank you!😊

[@priscilla6827]

I hope I get a response, if I try to pump like this, by the time evening comes I’m empty and she can’t get anything out and it’s just awful. 😞

[@kashbash9645]

I started using topical magnesium from the Dead Sea (Bolton’s) and my supply came back within three hours!!

[@dani2cute4u]

On your breast?

[@agrichick]

Thanks for the great tips! First time mom here. I’ve been told that I should not use an electric pump before 4 weeks as it signals to the body that I have twins and will produce an oversupply. My baby is 2 weeks, 4 days old and she’s been cluster feeding which can be short intervals from as little as every 20 mins to every 45mins or an hour. It’s been exhausting to say the least. Was hoping that I’d be producing sufficient milk by now to bottle so that I can sleep at night while my husband takes the night shift. Please share your thoughts on pumping before a month.

[@sameerahsabree7971]

Girl pump! Get that oversupply and save the milk for when she's a toddler

[@chassidylewis3473]

Lol

[@jessicasegura4575]

What app did you use to track ?

[@emilyhwj]

Another question is first to feed the baby, and you said wait an hour and then do power pump. Why not do power pump right after you feed the baby? Let’s say I just fed the baby and wait an hour and pump for another , so when the power pump is done, baby is time to wake up for another feed time again. Where comes from the milk then?

[@myrrhamstar2490]

Hi! How long do you keep it in? Is one minute sufficient?

[@Applecross65]

There’s very little professional information for moms who aren’t breastfeeding from birth as far as how best to care for their breast as their milk comes in. What are the best and safest ways to stop milk production? There’s still stigma attached to bottle feeding from birth even if it’s done for medical reasons. I feel the process involved is either skimmed over (just use ice packs) or not addressed at all. It’s confusing. Could you pass along any knowledge you have on how to prepare new moms on what they may face and how to help them care for themselves through this period of halting milk production after birth.

[@GCL82]

I stopped breastfeeding cold turkey. My baby was 1 but these are the tips that helped me and I think they would help from birth too. Number 1: cold cabbage leaves that had been kept in the fridge popped in my bra. So comforting! I wore a fairly restrictive sports bra to keep everything compact. Number 2: I would express just enough to relieve the pressure and not enough to stimulate more milk production. The best, most painless way was to hand express in the bath. Number 3: I took paracetamol every 4 hours to help with the pain. After about 3 days the worst was over although I had a terrible hormone crash and cried for about 3 hours for no reason. It was all over very quickly!

[@allaothman4776]

About this power pumping how many time a day should I do it??

[@Khrystalbug21]

My daughter is 2 months.. I feel like when she’s feeding she isn’t getting as much milk anymore & there is no formula… I really hope that I don’t lose the little milk I have

[@nargijkhan4190]

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[@HeatherHolt]

I can’t ever get to where I have stock of milk. Luckily she’s five months so one more month we can add food and that will help stock up, but this whole time she gets every dang drop. I got the wearable pumps (Amazon $60 each NOT the expensive elvie!) and that’s been helpful with pumping, period, but even everything I pump, she drinks, along with anything left in the boob. And she’s a 25% percentile and under baby so it’s not like she’s chunky. She actually isn’t gaining much lately. Dr said to go 4 hours between feedings instead of whenever she will take it so she’s more hungry when she does eat, more eager. Lactation consultants say keep up what I’m doing but I just feel like a failure and I want my sweet babe to grow strong.