after only 9 days my milk seems to be going

Jkelmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 04:57 AM

From day 1 ive managed to get 60 mls of milk off every 3 hrs by day 3 i could get 150 ml off every 3 hrs ....yesturday day 8 it started to go down by 3am express i could only get 40 ml off

any idea how to get my milk supply bk ? I was well in front with my milk but now iam running low and panicing

any advice would be great

lillysmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:03 AM

it could be that lily is taking more milk at her feeds which would explain why you are getting less, if you want to increase your milk supply then the best way is to increase lily feeding

alice&bump · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:05 AM

i wouldnt use expressing as a measure for how much milk you've got cos it gets harder to express over time! does LO have a dummy? someone was telling me the other day that when she had her youngest, he had a dummy from practically day 1 and it affected how much milk she produced cos even when they're comfort sucking, its stimulating your boobs too produce more milk! she went on a nursing holiday thing, where she just locked herself away for a few days, went to her mums and had her mum bring her all her meals and brews and stuff in bed and just nursed constantly. said ti was bloody hard work, but it made so much difference xxxx

Jkelmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:07 AM

i only express lily as never been on the boob x

asacia · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:18 AM

Things like tiredness and stress can affect supply, have you started doing more or have things been more stressful?

The amount I produce varies greatly, some days are just better milk days than others!

How often are you expressing? How long do you express for each time? Do you exress in the night?

Jkelmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:22 AM

every 3 hrs 30 mins each boob includin night feeds

Jkelmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:24 AM

or like now its been 20 mins and nothing coming out shud i keep pumpin ? or leave it cos that sides empty ....maybe i am doin more as i feel better last few days after section

alice&bump · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:29 AM

i dont know much about expressin cos i never really got on with it, but i know drinking things like horlicks is ment to help increase your supply and just have lots to drink! there's a couple of people on here that exclusively express, i think michy's one. maybe ask them and see what theys uggest xx

Jkelmum · Jun 11th, 2009, 05:32 AM

thanks i expressed exclusivly for 4 months last time and had no trouble just prayyin i can get my supply bk up x

asacia · Jun 11th, 2009, 06:32 AM

I found this guide really helpful:
http://www.hollister.com/us/files/pd...ilk_supply.pdf

Quote:

If you need to increase your milk supply, the sooner you work on it, the faster you’ll see results:
• Increase the number of pumpings to 8-12 per day, which is enough to boost milk supply, for most women.
• Increase pumping time to 2 minutes after the last drop of milk or 20-30 minutes, whichever comes first.
• Have your pump flange fit checked. Many women get better results with a larger nipple tunnel. Fit can change over time.
• Use breast massage during pumping. This yields more milk.
• Ask your lactation consultant to talk to your doctor about prescription medications and/or medicinal herbs such as domperidone (Motilium), or fenugreek (natural plant product) capsules.

I pump for 5 minutes after the milk stops flowing. I had to pump 10 times a day to boost my supply.

What pump are you using? Could you double pump?

It is usually possible to boost supply, please don't panic.

How much do you get each day?

Jun 11th, 2009, 04:57 AM	#1
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	after only 9 days my milk seems to be going From day 1 ive managed to get 60 mls of milk off every 3 hrs by day 3 i could get 150 ml off every 3 hrs ....yesturday day 8 it started to go down by 3am express i could only get 40 ml off any idea how to get my milk supply bk ? I was well in front with my milk but now iam running low and panicing any advice would be great

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#2
lillysmum Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,825	it could be that lily is taking more milk at her feeds which would explain why you are getting less, if you want to increase your milk supply then the best way is to increase lily feeding

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:05 AM	#3
alice&bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 8,703	i wouldnt use expressing as a measure for how much milk you've got cos it gets harder to express over time! does LO have a dummy? someone was telling me the other day that when she had her youngest, he had a dummy from practically day 1 and it affected how much milk she produced cos even when they're comfort sucking, its stimulating your boobs too produce more milk! she went on a nursing holiday thing, where she just locked herself away for a few days, went to her mums and had her mum bring her all her meals and brews and stuff in bed and just nursed constantly. said ti was bloody hard work, but it made so much difference xxxx

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:07 AM	#4
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	i only express lily as never been on the boob x

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:18 AM	#5
asacia Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,708	Things like tiredness and stress can affect supply, have you started doing more or have things been more stressful? The amount I produce varies greatly, some days are just better milk days than others! How often are you expressing? How long do you express for each time? Do you exress in the night?

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:22 AM	#6
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	every 3 hrs 30 mins each boob includin night feeds

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:24 AM	#7
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	or like now its been 20 mins and nothing coming out shud i keep pumpin ? or leave it cos that sides empty ....maybe i am doin more as i feel better last few days after section

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:29 AM	#8
alice&bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 8,703	i dont know much about expressin cos i never really got on with it, but i know drinking things like horlicks is ment to help increase your supply and just have lots to drink! there's a couple of people on here that exclusively express, i think michy's one. maybe ask them and see what theys uggest xx

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Jun 11th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#9
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	thanks i expressed exclusivly for 4 months last time and had no trouble just prayyin i can get my supply bk up x

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