OHbaby! Forums : milk supply help please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:52:43 +0000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:04:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35888 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[milk supply help please : I thought my supply was really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1164732&title=milk-supply-help-please#1164732 Author: Rovic
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Posted: 29 September 2010 at 1:04pm

I thought my supply was really low the other day so did the feeding every 2 hours for the day as per kellymom website. I haven't used any formula top ups since (had been using for the week prior at DS bedtime feed) so definitely works. Is shattering, but worth it as far as I'm concerned. Also am continuing to feed him once in the night, even though he doesn't wake up. This isn't a big deal as I always wake up anyway and is like a dremfeed for him as he doesn't wake up. If I don't feed him I notice my supply is less the next day.

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:04:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1164732&title=milk-supply-help-please#1164732 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Nettle tea and Lactation Cookies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1164653&title=milk-supply-help-please#1164653 Author: londonbaby
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Posted: 29 September 2010 at 11:15am

Nettle tea and Lactation Cookies are great! ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:15:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1164653&title=milk-supply-help-please#1164653 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : I&#039;m with the others - particularly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1161916&title=milk-supply-help-please#1161916 Author: mcshort
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Posted: 25 September 2010 at 1:02pm

I'm with the others - particularly lots of sleep/rest, lots of fluids, and can I add LOTS of deep breaths. It'll come back I'm sure! luck luck!

I used Weleda and Artemis BF teas with success but who knows if it was the teas or the extra fluid that helped?]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:02:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1161916&title=milk-supply-help-please#1161916 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Some great suggestions here....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160797&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160797 Author: weegee
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 10:25am

Some great suggestions here. I just wanted to add that often stress doesn't affect supply so much as it inhibits letdown - there are some great tips for speeding it up here, and here's a page which helps you to determine if it really is low supply. The best thing you can do is relax - easier said than done, I know!]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:25:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160797&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160797 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Owww, thats not nice. Dont worry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160788&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160788 Author: Nothing
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 10:15am

Owww, thats not nice. Dont worry I find that after a feed if my breasts are 'empty' I cant get anything out, try again in ten minutes and im sure you will get something ]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:15:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160788&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160788 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Thanks for the help ladies, I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160784&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160784 Author: MamaT
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 10:14am

Thanks for the help ladies, I'll try all those things.

DS bit me earlier (and drew blood), normally when he does that I hand express a few drops of milk onto the cut to help heal it but I couldn't get anything out

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:14:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160784&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160784 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : If you are anywhere near Hamilton...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160687&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160687 Author: Rovic
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 8:56am

If you are anywhere near Hamilton there is a guy who makes lactation drops which are great too. They have an acute dosage as well as maintenence dosage and they work really well too. Let me know if you want his details.

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:56:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160687&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160687 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Most things have been mentioned......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160591&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160591 Author: mummyofprinces
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 7:35am

Most things have been mentioned... try and rest for a bit if you can, curled up on the sofa watching telly or reading a book while bubs sleeps can do wonders for supply!

Almonds are another great thing to have and fenugreek tablets are another good herbal milk booster. These are harder to find so may need to check out a health shop rather than a chemist.

GL!]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:35:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160591&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160591 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : The best thing I found for my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160588&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160588 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 7:26am

The best thing I found for my milk, and I was under a lot of stress to with PND and DD had reflux, was this stuff called "Milk flow" and its that natropharm brand, I got it from the chemist. Brilliant stuff and I swear by it.

Also, the breastfeedings teas are good!]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160588&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160588 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Ive been making smoothies with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160578&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160578 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 24 September 2010 at 7:07am

Ive been making smoothies with rice milk, soaked roalled oats in them, with fruit, and everything I can think of like malt. You could add soy yogurt too.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:07:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160578&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160578 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : I always found porridge really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160534&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160534 Author: cuppatea
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Posted: 23 September 2010 at 10:25pm

I always found porridge really good and would eat some early afternoon to help with evening supply. You can make it with water or rice milk to get round the dairy thing.]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:25:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160534&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160534 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : Blessed Thistle capsules were...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160492&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160492 Author: caraMel
Subject: 35888
Posted: 23 September 2010 at 9:36pm

Blessed Thistle capsules were *really* effective for me.
I bought them at my local pharmacy and took 2 in the evening. Woke up like Pammy Anderson the next day!
Good luck, nothing worse than having supply stress on top of other stress!]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:36:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160492&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160492 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : I had this a couple of weeks ago,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160468&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160468 Author: Nothing
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Posted: 23 September 2010 at 9:11pm

I had this a couple of weeks ago, I had two days of jsut having nothing in my boobs, and DD wouldnt stay latched on to stimulate me. If you have a pump after each feed pump for 5 minutes to help stimulate your breasts to produce more. Drink plenty of water, eat lots of protein rich foods, rest lots, put bubs to the boob lots, try the milk flow spray from a chemist. There is a recipie for a smoothie in the breasfeeding thread, that is good for boosting supply. I would suggest the lactation cookies if you were able to replace the flour with something not wheat based. Lol I got all this from all the other ladies, I hope it helps

Edited by Aethalia]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:11:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160468&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160468 <![CDATA[milk supply help please : I am currently under a bit of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160452&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160452 Author: MamaT
Subject: 35888
Posted: 23 September 2010 at 9:01pm

I am currently under a bit of stress and as can be expected my milk supply seems to be getting affected.
Can anyone recommend some ways of increasing it? Problem is that I am dairy and wheat free.]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:01:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35888&PID=1160452&title=milk-supply-help-please#1160452