How do I increase my mlk supply? Help- HUNGRY BABY!!?

I've had the same concerns and crying because "my baby's so hungry and I can't even feed my own baby..." Everything I'd read is like "in 2-3 days your milk supply will increase" and I'm like, I need it NOW! Anyway, the best (and exhausting) thing I have found is pretty much feeding your baby whenever she wants...which when they're on a growth spurt, will feel like ALL day. Drink lots and lots of liquids, get lots of rest (seriuosly - that affects your milk supply), and eat a variety of food - you may notice you're hungrier as well. When you let your baby nurse, nurse an extra 5 minutes on each side (unless it hurts too much having them suck on an empty breast). Another method is to nurse on one side for 5 minutes, switch to the other side for 5 minutes, switch back to the other, etc. as you are constantly producing milk. I'm not too sure why bother pumping as others suggested, as that's what your baby is for and you also need a bit of a break as well.

I have given my baby a bit of water sometims when they're so hungry, just so they would go to sleep a bit - but everyone says not to do that because it affects your milk supply.

If you are having difficulties producing enough milk, in Canada here we have a health unit with lactation consultants that you can talk with anytime, as well as talk to your doctor. I know someone who wasn't able to produce enought (but that was all the time, not just on a growing spurt) and she had to take some meds and actually guiness beer (really dark beer) was supposed to help increase your supply. Gross!)

In the mean time, while you wait for your milk supply to increase, keep track of your baby's wet and dirty diapers, as well as the colour of the urine in the diaper. This will either reassure you that your baby is getting enough, even if she's hungry at the moment, or let you know wether to contact your doctor or hospital right away.

The more your breasts are emptied the more milk you make.

You should see a lactation consultant to make sure your baby has the best latch possible.

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I pump after evry feeding you don't have to pump alot but the more you do the more your milk will increase

eat papayas.

I would give him more formula. 3 months is prime time for a growth spurt, so he's going to be hungry for a while. Since he can't digest the oatmeal, he needs more food that he can actually utilize. (The idea that there is some maximum amount of formula a baby can have is an old one -- based on old-style home made formulas that were very hard to digest, [and made from evaporated milk that made 32 ounces per can...] and old-style feeding practices where babies were commonly given solids very early. Today, modern formulas have much higher limits -- typically 45-50 ounces, and modern pediatric/nutritional practices advise against any solids until around 6 months. So a hungry 3 month old baby needs more formula, not more (or any...) solids.

Breastfeed as much as possible. Make sure you aren't going overnight without breastfeeding or pumping.

Also, try using herbs for lactation. The best one I've found is Breastea. You can get it online at breastea.com.

Trust Me these are from my mother in law who is Chinese:
Pig Feet Soup
Bone Soup
Chinese Green Papaya and White Tail Fish Soup
Rooster Soup

Eating these will greatly enhance and enrich your milk..I don't care if I get thumbs down from women who have no idea about this because they are ignorant

also
lots of water and rest

other ways:
Fenugreek
Oatmeal

Make sure you are Getting enough to Eat and Drink! Nurse him On Demand and more frequently throughout the day. If he seems to be done you can burp him and offer the breast to see if he wants more. After your done with the feeding, Pump Pump Pump a little more milk out and Put it in the freezer for when you need it. He might be having a Growth Spurt in which it takes about a couple of days for your body to adjust. The more Frequent feedings-the more milk you will produce. Make sure you at least nurse 10 minutes on each side of the breast.

There are also Mothers Milk Tea that you can drink. It contains Fennel and Fenugreek which helps with lactation.

You can also take Fenugreek Capsules to also support lactation.

Try not to worry too much about it. Relax..Mother Nature is on your side. Just keep nursing and the Milk Will Come!!!

Breastmilk works on a demand and supply basis. So as long there is a constant demand for milk, your body will continue producing milk.
Include garlic in your diet. It's helps to promote milk. Your diet also plays a very important part in how much milk your body produces.

Nurse frequently, get enough rest, ample fluids, and eat hearty. It can take a couple weeks of more frequent nursing to increase your supply...but it pays off. Your hungry baby may nurse every hour or so while your supply catches up. Relax and enjoy it. This happens periodically as the baby grows and needs more milk.

I have been told by my midwives and lots of breastfeeding mums that nettle tea is a wonder for this problem! You can buy nettle tea from online tea suppliers or good health food stores, and drinking it every day will help your milk supplies to increase.

There are lots of other teas that are claimed to increase milk production and prevent mastitis. Natures Child sells one : http://www.natureschild.com.au/products/weleda_nursing_tea_for_breastfeeding_mothers/1626/1

everyday id feed my baby on demand, then at every night night when hed sleep, id pump until 5 mins after i couldnt get anymore milk out. then, eventually more milk started coming and id pump 5mins more after that and so on!

pump in between feeds for 10 minutes on each breast. this will up your milk supply in no time. always offer breast to baby, even if you just fed. just feed often.

Pump!!! When ever you get a chance and the baby isnt nursing pump, you may not get very much but in a few days it will increase your supply. Good luck!!