Tips to increase milk supply

Every mom knows how important breastfeeding is for the baby. But many moms worry that they’re not expressing enough milk. Before you begin doubting your milk expression, you should get rid of a few doubts regarding the quantity of milk you can express. You should not worry if:

1.       Your baby is growing at a normal pace

2.       Your baby requires frequent nursing

3.       Your baby increases the frequency

4.       Your baby doesn’t nurse as much as it used to before

5.       Your baby drinks a  bottle of expressed milk right after nursing

6.       Your breasts aren’t leaking milk

7.       You don’t feel a let-down

8.       Your breasts seem softer

In any of the above-mentioned cases, you shouldn’t worry about the quantity of milk you’re expressing. But if the above scenarios don’t match your situation, then you should try to increase the milk supply.

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Tips to increase milk supply

Do’s:

·         Check if the baby is receiving the milk properly. Inefficient transferring of milk can decrease your milk supply.

·         Use both breasts for feeding the baby. Alternate between them during the sessions.

·         Increase the sessions of breastfeeding. The sessions should be of at least 10 minutes

·         Perform breast compression. It is especially effective with a sleepy baby or a newborn

·         Breastfeed frequently. The more you breastfeed, the higher milk supply you’ll have

·         Ensure that your baby’s properly latched on. Your body reacts better when the baby is properly latched on.

·         Use a breast pump. It stimulates the breasts and increases supply

·         Eat a nutritious diet and drink the necessary amount of water

Don’ts:

·         Don’t smoke. Smoking has adverse effects on your milk supply

·         Don’t breastfeed when under stress.

·         Don’t use a bottle or pacifier.

·         Don’t use any formula, solid or water when the baby is too young (< 6months)

·         Don’t skip any feeding session