Breastfeeding topic?

[sleepymama]

Hi
Wud a topic on Breastfeeding be of interest to mommies here?
This is one topic that's highly useful and popular in many forums.
Pls consider.
Thanks!

[BbYew]

Hi,

Breastfeeding is indeed the greatest thing to all mankind. But I wud like to know, when milk supplies run low, what will mummies do? Any1 ever tried using supplement like Fenugreek? Does it help?

[sleepymama]

Hi Bbyew
I've never tried fenugreek although I've read some mommies find it effective. For me, increasing pumping sessions (frequency and duration) helps. Taking rolled oats and ensuring I drink enough fluids help too!

[little_twin_stars]

i have tried fenugreek...helps a little
also tried sting nettle...also help a little

[BbYew]

Hihi Sleepymama & Little twin stars,

Sleepymama, Have been taking lots of fluids including the soups thats recommended to boost milk supply alreadi..

Little twin star, the supplements oni helps a little?

Thks 4 the info.

[sleepymama]

Hi BbYew
The supplements will only help that much (varies for diff. mommies), the thing is you need to have the milk extracted to tell the body to keep producing. It's a demand = supply thing. So, the longer and more frequently you pump, the more milk your body will make. There's also this method called 'Power Pump' - that's when you pump for at least 10 minutes more after the last drop every 1-2 hours for a full day (morning till evening) - provided you're not working and have the time to do this. This is one way to increase supply.

If you're not working, letting baby latch on on-demand is probably the best way to stimulate supply.

[BbYew]

Hihi sleepymama,

Thank you 4 your info. There's another thing which i would like to check..baby having breast milk, so how much water shld I give to baby? some mommies told me no need to drink water since baby on breast milk. Is it true? Pls advice.

Thks.

[Edy]

Thank you for the suggestion mummies

Sub Forum has been added

http://www.mummysg.com/forums/f60/

Thanks,
Edy

[sleepymama]

Originally Posted by BbYew Hihi sleepymama, Thank you 4 your info. There's another thing which i would like to check..baby having breast milk, so how much water shld I give to baby? some mommies told me no need to drink water since baby on breast milk. Is it true? Pls advice. Thks.

Hi BbYew

Yes, it is true that fully bf babies do not need water. breast milk has the water (70+%) and all the nutrients baby needs (and which FM cannot copy fully) so it's nature's best gift to our growing babies. Our body will also change and produce breast milk to meet baby's growing needs, isn't it amazing? breast milk has 700 over nutrients while FM can only copy up till 30+ currently.

You could start giving baby some water when he starts to take semi-solids around 6 months of age, although bf babies hardly get constipation even after they've started on solids For me, I give my baby some water especially after returning from the playground or after a walk when the weather is warm.

HTH.

[elaine01]

Originally Posted by BbYew Hi, Breastfeeding is indeed the greatest thing to all mankind. But I wud like to know, when milk supplies run low, what will mummies do? Any1 ever tried using supplement like Fenugreek? Does it help?

it depends on individual. some responds well, some not at all. the most simple & effective may to maintain & increase your supply is to nurse & express frequently. frequent breastmilk removal from the breasts = more milk production.

[elaine01]

Originally Posted by BbYew Hihi sleepymama, Thank you 4 your info. There's another thing which i would like to check..baby having breast milk, so how much water shld I give to baby? some mommies told me no need to drink water since baby on breast milk. Is it true? Pls advice. Thks.

Water is not necessary to be given to baby before 6 mths old. water in breast milk is sufficient to keep them well hydrated.

[jopeck]

if you are only giving your baby breastmilk and are feeding on demand. No extra water is necessary. breast milk has over 90% water content already.

eating natural supplements to help increase supply may or may not work for each. Different people's bodies react differently. So what works for one, may not for another. For me, I practiced feeding on demand and always had enough for my nursling/s.

[bluechin]

taking natural supplements may help... but usually increases foremilk (that is the watery of your milk). You still need the balance of the hindmilk for your child.

i personally prefer to go the demand supply way.... and make sure i eat well too.

[elaine01]

Originally Posted by bluechin taking natural supplements may help... but usually increases foremilk (that is the watery of your milk). You still need the balance of the hindmilk for your child. i personally prefer to go the demand supply way.... and make sure i eat well too.

it dont really work on this concept for PCOS mummies.

[chubbimummi]

i increase my breast milk by eating n drinking alot
i acidentally find out that after heavy meals past 8 pm,
the next day, i hav more milk supply to compare with other day

the imp thing is to eat, drink, sleep well
pump/latch on as often as possible
dont give up!!

[mummybaobei]

Hi all mummies, i am pretty new to breastfeeding as No 1 was totally on FM.. Now with No 2 due soon, and also the diary pdt case, am quite sure that i wanna breastfeed no 2. But am wondering, during the breastfeeding period, what can be eaten and what cannot be eaten? Thx in advance..

[vonn81]

Hi, ya indeed a good place for all mummies that BF. I'm facing a prob now. My dear daughter is 5 mths plus now and she is taking less milk. sometimes she only drink fr 1 side then sometimes both, depending on her. I dont know whether is it becos she has sign of teething. i'm going to start weaning her soon.

But this make my production low?? i still feed her approx. 2-3hrs interval. means my milk production is at her demand?? what if she wants more next time?? I have prob expressing too. last time i can easily express out. now pump until ai si only 40ml though is already full. why is that so?? Can any mummy help? thanks

[Felicia Tang]

BbYew, if you want to boost your breast milk, maybe you can try young papaya with pork rib soup, eat more, especially fish. it works for me.

vonn81, you can try to massage your breast before express.