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I participate in a lot of mom forums simply because I'm a mom. And there are a lot of times that I have to ask questions about situations, and there are times I can post an answer. The internet is a great way to meet others in similar situations.
Something that I see a lot in breastfeeding forums are breastfeeding women wanting to know how to increase low milk supply. For some breastfeeding moms, the solution is as easy as breastfeeding more. For other moms, that doesn't work. They are breastfeeding a lot, but their milk supply is still low. Low enough where they are having to supplement with formula. I don't think anyone realizes how emotionally tough it is to experience low milk supply, unless they have experienced it themselves. It hurts emotionally. As a breastfeeding mom, you really want to make as much milk as you need.
When there is a question of low milk supply, a breastfeeding mom should always consult a doctor to make sure she is not anemic. Also, she should have her thyroid checked. Both of those can decrease a low milk supply. If you don't have either one of these health conditions, there are still ways to increase low milk supply.
While breastfeeding, I always continue on my prenatal vitamins. I know that breastfeeding takes more out of your body than its usual state. So I continue on with my vitamins, and I have not had a problem with being anemic. My thyroid is fine. There is no explanation for me having low milk supply. It happens though, unless I use Breastea.
What worked for me was using an herbal tea called Breastea. With Breastea, I started seeing an increase in my milk supply within the first few days. I continued on drinking it daily and before I knew it, I was making enough milk to feed my baby. I was able to stop supplementing with formula. I was also able to freeze back extra breastmilk.
If you stop drinking it though, your milk supply will go back down. After your baby starts on solids, this may not be a problem for you. The important thing is increasing your milk supply if it's low and nothing else is working.
They have several different flavors, but my favorite is the peach - mango. It has a tartness to it that I really like.
If you know of a breastfeeding mom that needs to increase her milk supply, tell her about Breastea.
It really helps with low breastmilk supply. There really isn't any good
reason not to try it if you are not making enough breastmilk. Formula
is very expensive, and we all know breast is best for baby.
Breastfeeding is an amazing art in itself. I think a lot of us take for granted how truly amazing it is. Breastfeeding is a God-given right to nurture your child. He created women in a way that they can carry children and produce milk for their needs as well. It's absolutely amazing.
Breastfeeding is not a piece of cake, but it's worth every moment. God created breastmilk as the perfect nutrition for humans in their new state of life. Despite years of research, scientists cannot make any formula anywhere close to the benefits contained in breastmilk. But what human could ever make something better then God.
God must have wanted us to breastfeed, or he would never have made us capable of producing breastmilk. It has so many amazing benefits to it.
It helps to keep baby from getting constipated. It boosts baby's immune system. It's easier to digest. It provides just the right amount of calories and nutrition so baby is growing in the way we are intended too. Breastfeed babies have higher IQ's than formula fed babies. Not to mention, breastfeeding is a wonderful time for you to just sit down, hold your child, and be thankful for the wonderful gift you have received.
Breastfeeding can have its up and downs. A big complaint of breastfeeding moms is worrying about low milk supply
. Most moms don't have any problems at all. If you are experiencing low milk supply, try something herbal like Breastea.
Make sure you are breastfeeding as much as possible and that baby is
getting a good latch on the breast. For most moms experiencing low milk
supply, they find herbal products really help.
If at all possible, try to breastfeed your child. It's a memory you will carry for a lifetime.
I participate in a lot of mom forums simply because I'm a mom. And there are a lot of times that I have to ask questions about situations and there are times I can post an answer.
Something that I see a lot in breastfeeding forums are women wanting to know how to increase low milk supply. For some breastfeeding moms, the solution is as easy as breastfeeding more. For other moms, that doesn't work.
When there is a question of low milk supply, a breastfeeding mom should always consult a doctor to make sure she is not anemic. Also, she should have her thyroid checked. Both of those can decrease a low milk supply.
While breastfeeding, I always continue on my prenatal vitamins. I know that breastfeeding takes more out of your body than its usual state. So I continue on with my vitamins, and I have not had a problem with being anemic.
What worked for me was using an herbal tea called Breastea. With Breastea, I started seeing an increase in my milk supply within the first few days. I continued on drinking it daily and before I knew it, I was making enough milk to feed my baby. I was able to stop supplementing with formula.
If you stop drinking it though, your milk supply will go back down. After your baby starts on solids, this may not be a problem for you. They have several different flavors, but my favorite is the peach - mango. It has a tartness to it that I really like.
If you know of a breastfeeding mom that needs to increase her milk supply, tell her about Breastea. Breastfeeding is a job in itself but it's totally worth it. A breastfeeding mom needs all the support she can get.
Breastfeeding is so tough. Not to mention worrying if I am going to make enough milk. I swear that is something I have worried about ever since I started breastfeeding. And it doesn't stop after the first child. Each child I have breastfed is the same story. Am I making enough? Is my child getting enough breastmilk? The low milk supply never stops.
Low breastmilk supply happens for any number of reasons. Some common ones I have found are:
1. Lack of proper nutrition or rest
2. Not drinking plenty of fluids
3. Not breastfeeding enough
4. Bad latch
5. Anemia or undetected thyroid problem
6. To much exercise
And I am sure there are so many more I am not listing.
But what about the breastfeeding moms that doesn't have any of the problems mentioned before? In my case, none of those applied to me..... I really think that I have low milk supply naturally.
When I tried to get help, the first thing I was always asked are "Why don't you think you are making enough breastmilk?" This really got irritating after awhile. I knew I wasn't making enough breastmilk because I was having to supplement with formula all the time. I was told to breastfeed more or pump more etc. But I was already doing these things every 2 -3 hours around the clock. And I still had low milk supply.
I use a hospital grade breast pump that runs about $40.00 a month. I had a hard time locating one of these and finally found one at a medical supply store. The accessories were brand new, so I knew everything was kosher with it.
After all this hassle, I decided to take things into my own hands. I did a lot of research and finally came up with my own game plan;
Drink plenty of water....
I don't do any mega exercies programs when I am breastfeeding... Ever.
Eat a small meal every few hours.
I tried different herbal remedies that boast of boosting low milk supply.
My first try was fenugreek capsules. This did not help my breastmilk supply at all, although I smelled like a walking pancake house.
The mother's milk tea did not do much at all. By the time I bought enough to start seeing results, I had spent quite a bit. A cup two or three times a day was not enough for me to see results.
The only one I found that was affordable with any good results is Breastea.
I mean, good results. The first day I didn't notice anything big, but
the second day of drinking it was like BAM! I was really a
milk making momma. When I drink Breastea
for awhile and dual pump, I get between 6 - 8 ounces. It's really good
stuff. So far, this is working for me, and it takes the worry off of my
shoulders about making enough breast milk.
