What food can you eat to help produce more milk with breastfeeding?
My son is almost 2 months old and I am breast feeding him… Sometimes its as if Im not producing enough milk for him b-c he wants to eat ALL the time or is latching on but letting go b-c he isn’t getting anything or barely anything at all… When he ate only every 4 or 5 hours there was no problem, not Im having trouble keeping his belly full and satasfied… Any ideas?
March 20th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Drink lots of water.
I’ve also heard that drinking 1 dark beer will get your supply up?
March 20th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
hey, the more he pulls the more milk will be produced. keep well hydrated – with water that is. heaps of it. persistance is the key.. and as i said, the more he feeds, the more milk will be produced…
hey congrats by the way
xo kendi
March 20th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Eat rice and vegetables. Green leafy vegetables soup is best for you.
March 21st, 2011 at 12:16 am
Do you know if you have a La Leche League meeting in your area?
My friend is a leader and they are a WEALTH of knowledge. She was absolutely wonderful when I was having problems breastfeeding with my last baby.
The best part is that it’s free!! I’d highly recommend getting in touch with them since you can just call a leader and/email her whenever you need to.
LLL Leaders have to have breastfed their own children as well, so they have personal experience.
I agree with the gal above me, a beer should be helpful and LOTS and LOTS of water.
Best wishes!
March 21st, 2011 at 1:11 am
Try fenugeek. It is an herbal supplement that you can get in tea form that naturally boost milk production. Many people also swear oatmeal does as well. And stay hydrated!
If you really notice your supply dropping see your OB as he/she can prescribe one of several medicines that also boost supply.
March 21st, 2011 at 2:02 am
Drink rootbeer and eat oatmeal. And do what the other posters suggetsed; nurse often, drink lots of water, drink 1 beer, fenugreek and consult the LLL.
March 21st, 2011 at 2:21 am
its more about the fluids you consume, not the solid food…drink lots…water, juice, milk…of course do eat healthy meals too!
March 21st, 2011 at 3:15 am
He is probably going thru a growth spurt right now, so technically, you are not producing enough. However, like they said above, the more you let him nurse, the more your body will adjust, so don’t worry. Just get as much rest as you can, drink lots of fluids, and keep taking your pre-nats. You’ll catch up in less than a week. 🙂
March 21st, 2011 at 3:46 am
Fenugreek and oatmeal works. You know the Fenugreek is working when you start to smell like maple syrup. You need to take like 6 a day though. Also drink lots of water. I’ve also heard that something in beer makes you produce more. Don’t know about the beer though.