Kelcie - posted on 03/10/2010 ( 4 moms have responded )
137
58
im trying to go back to work but i can't do that unless i have my little princess fed and taken care of but i can only pump 2 to 3 oz of milk and she sucks that down like its nothing any tips on how i can produce more milk?
Sign up for Circle of Moms and be a part of this community! Membership is just one click away.
Join Circle of Moms
Allison - posted on 03/11/2010
906
20
Keep in mind babies only need 1 oz of pumped milk for every hour you are away from them. If you nurse immediately before work and right when you pick baby up, you will lower the amount they need while you're gone. You also want to pace feedings and make sure baby is using the slowest bottle nipples. Kellymom has a great article called Bottlefeeding a Breastfed Baby (search kellymom.com).
I assume you'll be pumping while at work. That should give you enough each day. Many babies reverse-cycle, meaning they nurse a lot at night and during the evenings when you're around so they don't need as much during the day. I highly recommend co-sleeping/bed-sharing as it will allow you to get sleep as well as allow for a lot of close contact and nursing.
Make sure you drink enough water and eat well. It'll work out! :-)
Danielle - posted on 03/11/2010
31
32
mothers milk tea, helps your milk come in more and works wonders!!!!! health food or natural food stores carry it!
Jenna - posted on 03/11/2010
24
34
I've heard that eating oatmeal helps (worked for me) along with more stimulations (more pumping or breastfeeding)
Celeste - posted on 03/11/2010
2,571
30
Wow, 2-3 oz?? That's really good! Average is 1-2 oz! How often do you pump? Is it possible to squeeze in another pumping session?
Here are some more tips on how to get more from the pump:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumpi...
|
Top Communities |
Topics |
Top Features |
Learn More |
 |
4 Comments
View replies by