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@@Catinthecloud moringa leaves do have some research behind it and has been proven to increase supply. Just keep getting the milk out while you consume it. Cause it really does come down to removal.
I’m struggling so much with my breast milk, my breast suddenly got soft and I feel that I don’t have enough for my baby. He is 3 months old, he started getting fussy and crying a lot, when he’s at the breast he stays 2 to 3 min and then I don’t hear him swallowing anymore because no milk left in breast. Then I m taking the pump and start pumping but just 2 drops I can get. I don’t know what to do? Is it possible that I’m losing all the milk?
Hi Ana! i'm so sorry for my delayed response! Can you reach out to me on instagram so we can talk a bit more about the specifics of your situation and what I can do to help. My instagram handle is @honeysuckle.motherhood
Hi thanks for the tip I will try those techniques that you have here in your video. I’ll tell you if it works for but proven some of the techniques you’ve mentioned is very true it works for me like move the milk out and the bone broth. ❤thanks God Bless You!! 🙏🏻
Great information! I agree with most of what was shared here, except the pumping part. Moms should wait AT LEAST 6 weeks postpartum to start pumping as it takes that long for your breast milk supply to regulate and pumping can interfere with that. Putting babe to breast is the best way to build, establish, and maintain a healthy breast milk supply 🙏🏿! I’m a doula and exclusively breastfeeding mom of 5 and I share breastfeeding/motherhood tips on my channel also ☺️! Thank you for sharing ❤️!
@@ShadesofSage thank you for your comment 🫶🏼 I appreciate you reaching out, sharing your page and thoughts. This videos topic is on actively attempting to increase milk supply. As a breastfeeding specialist, I do disagree with the advice of waiting at least 6 weeks to pump. If a mother is struggling to maintain or build their milk supply (whether it’s because of gaps between feedings, birth trauma, premature birth, oral ties, etc) pumping can be a powerful and necessary tool in increasing milk supply. If a mother is struggling with their supply, advising them to wait at least 6 weeks to start pumping can set them up for failure rather than help them reach their breastfeeding goals. Ultimately the more milk we remove the more milk our body will be told to make (unless there are certain underlying medical conditions). If baby is unable to remove the milk, a pump is a valuable resource to aid in extra milk removal sessions. Thank you for all the hard work you’re pouring into your channel 🫶🏼 many blessings to you and your beautiful family.
You’re welcome 😊! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts also! I am a breastfeeding counselor as well and the goal should always be to get baby to breast. Pumping should be reserved for times in which mom is away from baby or cannot breastfeed straight from the breasts for a reason, for example a NICU stay. As you know, baby is most effective and better at getting milk out the breast than any pump can. If latching is the problem there are ways we can help moms so that babe can get on properly and breastfeed. And there are other ways to get milk out the breast also without pumping, such as hand expression. Still, pumping adds other challenges as well, like nipple confusion when babe is offered a bottle, improper or over feeding of baby with the bottle, nipple damage, and an oversupply for mom. I just believe babies are the best guide and breastfeeding is most successful when we allow them to lead, with guidance of course ☺️! Thank you for all your kind words about my channel also and keep up the great work ❤️! Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏿!
@@ShadesofSage I think we might miscommunicating and be talking about two different situations. I 100% agree with you that the baby is more effective and better at getting milk out of the breast than a pump, when they are able. If baby is term, is able to maintain latch and suction and able to fully and effectively breastfeed, i'm on your same conclusion of allowing baby to be the one to effectively help establish supply. It's wonderful if we don't need any other tools to help with milk supply. I have not been able to experience that as a breastfeeding mother as my cases were quite different. I needed a pump. In other cases, like the case of my child who was born prematurely with very low energy and a lip and tongue tie, she was unable to remove milk effectively until we were able to get her weight up and help with tongue exercises to aid in function and mobility. Breastfeeding her more and letting her lead was just simply not an option for us as she was unable to breastfeed. Hand expression is a powerful tool and combining hand expression with pumping and breastfeeding has been shown to increase fat content and volume in breast milk. It is a wonderful method to add to milk removal. The topic and focus of this video is for those (who like me) were/are unable to breastfeed their baby directly and needed to boost milk supply to supplement their feeds in another way (or who want to exclusively pump, build stash, or any other reason). The goal in this video is to increase milk production. This is a special situation as the baby in this case is unable to effectively remove milk. In that case, a pump is very helpful. And thankfully, bottles are not the only feeding method we can employ to help our babies. There are many options and methods available. It's wonderful that each of us can find a way to make breastfeeding work in our specific situations. Thanks again! And many blessings. ❤
@@honeysucklemotherhood Ahhh! I see and I understand! I completely agree with you! My first was a 2lb. 11 oz. preemie as well who spent 7 long weeks in the Special Care Nursery, so I get it 🫶🏿! I HAD to pump with her when I was away and until she could latch, but for my other full term babies I didn’t 🙌🏿! Thank you for taking the time out to explain 🙏🏿! And you’re welcome ☺️!
@@abigailferrales5570 hi! There’s a free 4 day plan. I have a full 7 day workbook that is available as well for those who want extra support (that’s the one with the fee). Both are found in the same link. Let me know if you have trouble finding the 4 day plan.
I’m taking a hand expression class through my hospital next month! I expect baby to have jaundice like my last so am hoping to have some stored since I’ll also be having a c section.
@@rosannarios-spicer5186 way to go on getting ahead of potential scenarios! You’re incredibly proactive and doing something I so wish I had done! I am praying for a healthy and safe birth and an incredibly healthy baby for you 🫶🏼
hydrating and a pump schedule worked for me. my boobs were soft for weeks! I was so scared my baby wasn't getting enough milk. I started to ween my 6-month-old but I still want to give her breastmilk in her formula bottles 50/50, I also want to freeze some, my supply has increased 5x since getting on a pumping schedule. I pump every 3-4 hours 3 times a day for 30-40 minutes. I get about 8-10 oz a pump. my stress has drastically decreased. Good luck ladies
2 am now , just fed my 4 months old and put her to sleep , while stopping her white noise video I found this ❤ . You’re so humble kind encouraging it felt like a hug . I am a 24 years old 1st time mom , expats living alone with my husband without our family , really have no clue about raising a baby or stuff. But we’re doing fine Thanks for being this kind ❤❤
@@honeysucklemotherhood weak! I feel like I have diastasis recti because there are parts of my belly that feel less (a little numb). But it's my first time so I feel like I really build up on my strength since I gained a lot of weight from my pregnancy plus no exercise
This is the easiest video explaining on the nipple to flange ratio. I just realized about my sizing at 4mths in to breastfeeding. I also wasn't pumping as much neither bc my child didn't take bottles no way after his 1st mth home he stopped taking the bottles so I wasn't going to stress myself out and basically exclusively breastfeed him now he's 7mths I love pumping and he takes a sippy cup started at 4mths hence why I didn't even learn that until then. Thank you for the video it's definitely helpful 😊
Thank you so so much for the helpful tips given for free. My baby is 10 wks and doesn't like bottle, how can I get through this please, to make him use it or what else can I use
@@kkkristi nursing babies is a huuuge part of our supply. Unfortunately it’s not the only factor. I wish it was. I think of it like building blocks that leads to a strong supply - removing milk, skin to skin, hormones, nutrition, past surgeries, infant state, baby muscle tone, baby birth age, etc. There’s so much that plays into our milk supply. And you’re right that milk removal is a KEY 🔑 part of increasing supply.
My baby is 7 weeks old. I was not getting milk supply for intial 2 weeks after that i started producing very little ml of milk. Now after pumping i get only 60-70ml which is not enough for my baby. My nipple is so sore that i feel like screaming out loud due to pain .every time its time to feed the baby i get the fear in mind. He had a tongue tie which was released in the first week but still he is not latching well which is the reason for my cracked nipples. I'm overfeeding myself with all the foods and drinks that helps to increase the milk supply . I really hope it works and my pain gets better .
@kamogelovivian8528 I'm applying nipple cream, butter, coconut oil ,it gets better but after 2 days its the same . I have small nipples as well so this may be the reason also.
I am so lost. My baby is officially one month old and since he was born I have not produced a substantial amount of milk/colostrum. He’s been formula fed and I’m taking everything to increase my milk supply, down to fenugreek capsules, herbal teas and other lifestyle supplements and I have not seen results since Thursday. It makes me feel useless even when I pump that I cannot do the one thing I’m supposed to. This is hard yet when I came across your video I hope it will guide me to a better place mentally and emotionally to increase my supply. I just want to breastfeed my baby so that he can get the proper nutrients as well. When you said you’re going through a lot, not a lot of people would understand. I felt that deeply and it’s good to not be alone in this situation. Thank you for your video.
@@justinevandenheever9542 oh my friend, I can hear your pain and discouragement as I read this 🫶🏼 thank you for sharing. You’re carrying a lot and going through a lot at this time. And you have so much value. Every single drop matters and is impactful. You are a great mother. I hope you truly know this. You are the pillar in your family. You will bring so much strength and love in your family. You’re on my mind and in my prayers. Please keep me updated. Thank you for your encouragement. I truly hope the plan is as helpful to you as it was to me
The same here Justine, my son was in neonatal for 24hrs and bottle fed there...I didn't manage to get colostrum before birth and had an embarrassingly low amount after birth. I keep pumping and pumping and taking all supplements...really hoping I can finally get enough to sustain him and not be reliant on formula. Hope you managed to produce more! ❤
Worst recommendation given to nursing moms is FENUGREEK! It’s the absolute worst! Cut the fenugreek, drink loads of water, a protein shake a day, pump every 2-3 hours (you may not get much but keep at it) and plenty of calories. It’s hard but you got this mama!
Sending you lots of love. I understand your pain. I hope it has gotten better for you now. Just also try and relax cause being in your best mental state will also help.
Sending you lots of love. I understand your pain. I hope it has gotten better for you now. Just also try and relax cause being in your best mental state will also help.
I didn’t know about the head from side to side! Thank you for sharing🩵 Please make longer videos so I can sit down and listen while I pump I will share more in another comment Hugs
My baby is 8wks old, im not able to produce milk, just 60-90ml in a day. She is in on formula feed n i feel helpless, lets try your techique. Your video gives me a ray of hope.
Do you have a breast pump? Will your baby latch & suckle? After your baby feeds or anytime during the night or day if your baby will suckle let your baby pacify it will stimulate your body to start producing milk. There is hope for you. You are not helpless and you will produce milk eventually if you continue to try and stay consistent with the pumping & your baby suckling. I’m with you on this & completely understand what you are going through. I prayed about it and that is what really helped too. 💛
@@vaishalijagdhane5443 every single drop of your milk is so beneficial for your baby. It’s truly a super food. That she is able to get any milk from you is wonderful! Thank you for working so hard to be able to do that. I know it takes a lot of work.
When My baby girl 45days doctor check me and give some antibiotics.suddenly My milk stop whole night I was crying full night.im taking fenugreek seeds boil and drink 3/4time like crazy
I’m two weeks postpartum and have been struggling to nurse my baby because he came two weeks early and his mouth was small and struggled to get him to latch. Had no choice but to formula feed him since the nurses were concerned that he wasn’t eating. When they tried to help me hand express, nothing would come out. I felt like a failure and it was a huge disappointment that I couldn’t nurse my son. My body is making colostrum/milk now but minimal amounts since I’m not able to pump every two hours. I’m trying to be kind and give myself some grace but I can’t help but feel like I failed my son.
You are the best mom to your baby mama! Dont feel like you are not enough . Try to eat well , get the calories and liquid in. Also pump and keep trying to make him latch, support the weight of the breast with your hands as well. In the end what we want is a FED baby, either by formula or breastmilk . You have got this mama ❤
@@BluForestASMR it sounds like you’re feeling very discouraged. Stressful births can impact our supply. There is hope. And our friend is absolutely right, you are taking amazing care of your baby. I’m sure your baby is loved and cuddled and feels so safe with you. Continue to show yourself kindness and celebrate the little wins. That colostrum that you are producing is GOLD! it is truly a super medicine and boost. And it’s a wonderful thing to be able to store or give your baby now. You are doing a wonderful job. You are attentive and just the fact alone that you are still motivated to try weeks after birth and with challenges says so much about the strength you carry. You’re incredible.
@@taraannthomas breastfeeding and supply is multi faceted. I can’t 100% guarantee it will work for you as I don’t know anything about your specific situation, birth, medications, etc, But, if you currently are free from any medical low supply reasons, it can help increase milk supply. I do want you to hear and to know that every single drop counts. Whether you are able to give your baby only breastmilk or continue with combination feeds, every single drop matters and is so beneficial. You are a wonderful mummy 🫶🏼 and you are doing a great job. I’m so sorry supply has been a struggle. I’m thinking of you.
@@honeysucklemotherhood I mean electric pump.. Holding both pumps at breast with hands is very tough. Also milk leaks if flange is not placed correctly.
@@sianlyhwijaya9497 thank you for this question. If you are in the first 4-6 weeks after birth I would suggest including a night pump session, or even 2. (1 for supply and 2 for engorgement) Rest can be a huge help to our bodies in healing and production after birth. I left the evenings blank to give a bit more flexibility to your particular situation. Especially after the 6 weeks if the moms I work with can get more rest, I’m all for it 🫶🏼
Im not low on milk supply but i feel like my daughter is not getting enough as shes always hungry and crying, shes 2 weeks old and hasnt pooped in 2 days im starting to get really worried
@@nikol966 can you reach out to her doctor? Your mothering instincts are powerful. Listen to your gut. Anytime you are worried seek help. 🫶🏼 you are not over reacting. You are fighting for your baby. Pooping is a very important indication of if our baby is taking in enough milk. If she is having days of not pooping, it is important to get her checked, weighed and assessed to make sure she’s getting enough food. You are a good mummy.
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