Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I need one? Herbal safety for nursing moms (general information) Effect on milk production Suggested dosage Safety Possible side effects and cautions...
View ArticleHypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC Used with permission. “Maybe you just need to try a little harder.” “Have you tried fenugreek?” “You’re probably not drinking enough water.” Mothers who struggle with milk...
View ArticleMy breasts feel empty! Has my milk supply decreased?
It is normal for a mother's breasts to begin to feel less full, soft, even empty, after the first 6-12 weeks. Many mothers have concerns about milk supply after the early weeks because they notice a...
View ArticleLet-down Reflex: Too slow?
It is normal for let-down not to feel as strong as your baby gets older. Some mothers never feel let-down, and some stop feeling the let-down sensation as time goes by. This does not necessarily...
View ArticleIs my older baby getting enough milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC IS BABY GETTING ENOUGH? — QUICK REFERENCE CARD ~~~ AFTER 6 WEEKS ~~~ WEIGHT GAIN: If baby is gaining well on mom’s milk alone, then baby is getting enough. More on weight...
View ArticleIncreasing Low Milk Supply
First of all, is your milk supply really low? Often, mothers think that their milk supply is low when it really isn't. If your baby is gaining weight well on breastmilk alone, then you do not have a...
View ArticleI’m not pumping enough milk. What can I do?
Milk supply normally varies somewhat throughout the day and over weeks and months. As long as baby is allowed to nurse on cue, your milk supply will accomodate baby's needs. However, when mom is...
View ArticleGalactorrhea (unexpected milk production) and other nipple discharge
Per Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Riordan, 2004, p. 80), "Small amounts of milk or serous fluid are commonly expressed for weeks, months, or years from women who have previously been pregnant or...
View ArticleForceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply
Is forceful let-down the problem? Does your baby do any of these things? Gag, choke, strangle, gulp, gasp, cough while nursing as though the milk is coming too fast
View ArticleHuman milk banking and other donor milk
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