Is it possible to have enough breastmilk for triplets?

[triplejoy]

Do you know if any mother is able to produce enough breastmilk for 3 babies?
My milk supply is about 160 to 200ml (express every 3 to 5hrs) but it is not enough for my 3.5 month old triplets, who are drinking 130ml each per feed.

Is it impossible to achieve such a high supply?

 

[ast0212]

Wow, well done for breastfeeding triplets!!! That's really amazing! :001_302:

I definitely don't have any experience in this, but I hope this article may help answer your question:

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Breastfeeding triplets, quads or more

 

[whomovedmycheese]

Emm.. It's definitely possible.

 

[triplejoy]

ast0212 and whomovedmycheese,
Thanks for the posting the article and your positive replies. Gives me confidence and I'll try to work hard on it. If I can achieve the supply to feed all the triplets fully on breastmilk, I'll make a annoucement here !
^_^

 

[whomovedmycheese]

ast0212 and whomovedmycheese,
Thanks for the posting the article and your positive replies. Gives me confidence and I'll try to work hard on it. If I can achieve the supply to feed all the triplets fully on breastmilk, I'll make a annoucement here !
^_^

Welcome.. O.. the key is demand=supply. Though I don't have twins or triplets, I am able to achieve that. Rather oversupply for me. That's why I said it's possible.

 

[ast0212]

ast0212 and whomovedmycheese,
Thanks for the posting the article and your positive replies. Gives me confidence and I'll try to work hard on it. If I can achieve the supply to feed all the triplets fully on breastmilk, I'll make a annoucement here !
^_^

No worries! Wishing you all the best and lots of milk Hope to hear some updates here!

 

[PinkDiamonds]

I believe with some persistance you will be able to provide enough for all your triplets.

I successfully breastfeed both of my twins.

Remember that whatever u pump out, is not indicative of your real amount, as babies suck milk better than the pump!

 

[Sidni]

3 babies are alot why dont' you try a supplement, I used lactaboost and it
really helped, can't remember the web address, check google...

 

[Bebe Nana]

U R Owesome! 3 babies not easy..
It is possible drink lots of water, fish soups, pump more frequent supply = demand, and plenty of sleep.. Jia You!



Fanugreek and other supplement can help too.

 

[agnetha]

i am still breast feeding my 16mth old gal. i take fenugreek pills which can be bought at gnc or drink fenugreek tea which leaves can only be found in mustafa shopping mall. you should see a diff in a day or two.

 

[Sidni]

I found an interesting article about low breastmilk and supplements on ezine, also mentions lactaboost, seems to be quite good, didnt know fenugreek has so many side effects, take a look: How to Increase the Production and Supply of Breastmilk Naturally

 

[caring Lalaine]

Its really incredible if you can reach this goal.

 

[Bella404]

I THINK ITS POSSIBLE, BUT WHATS THERE IS OF MIRACLE ancing_tongue:

 

[sweet mum jas0505]

I never know someone feeding with triplets, but only in myself i think its really possible, but just try it on.. :001_302:

 

[Bella404]

i don't think

 

[pretty mum]

Its possible supply many vitamins, drink to much fish soup.

 

[Anne013]

That's true just maintain your vitamins and drink any soup, so that will supply many milk and can fit your baby,

 

[Beth72]

As long as you maintain vitamins, it could be possible.

 

[Lea Lu]

possible, coz you give 3 children, its also a miracle, just produce more nutrients.

 

[HappyMummy99]

Hi triplejoy, although I have pumped for eight months for one baby only because I have encountered difficulties getting my baby to latch on properly but I was advised that our body is an amazing machine. If there is demand, there will be supply. Hope it works for you too! Take care!