Need help with increasing supply!
I have a 5 week old baby. Been trying to combi feed since day 1 but was encouraged to give formula in the hospital whilst my milk came in. Since day 1 she has preferred the bottle over the breast because she gets far more milk from the bottle. She goes on the breast but only for a few minutes and then gets bored. I’ve been trying to pump a few times a day using my manual pump but I’ve never been able to get more than 20mls between BOTH breasts. I’ve bought a spectra pump as I’d like my little one to come off formula due to her having stomach issues. Please how can I increase my supply? Even with the spectra I can’t even get an ounce 😣
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To to increase supply you'll need to increase the frequency/duration of pumps - ideally both, especially at night. The milk making hormones are at their highest between 1am-4am (annoyingly). Aim to pump for around 30 mins, 8-12 times a day. Even if you're getting no milk, the stimulation* will prompt your body to make more milk so stick with it. *Try to imagine if you were directly breastfeeding, baby would be on and off nursing/suckling all day long - that's what sends the message to your brain to create more milk... more stimulation = more milk 😊 Also, keep SUPER hydrated and some people swear oats help so flapjack for breakfast 😉 Good luck! xxx