Need Help in Finding a Way to Produce More Milk!!!!

Hey there. CONGRATULATIONS!
The ONLY two things that helped me out a LOT were Fenugreek and decaf iced tea! Somehow, either by itself helped but together was awesome!
Good luck!
S., SAH Mother of 2.

I had trouble with my milk supply, too. The advice that I got from the hospital breastfeeding center was to take Fenugreek. I know someone mentioned that earlier, too. They said there are no side effects (I didn't experience any either). It made a HUGE difference in the amount of milk I got. I went from pumping 1/4 oz. after each feeding to pumping 4 oz. after each. They also told me to pump for 15 minutes after each feeding and feed him what I pumped. Anyway, if you are interested in trying it, this is how they told me to do it: 3 capsules 3 times a day for the first week, 2 capsules 3 times a day for the second week, and 1 capsule 3 times a day for the third week, and then you're done. It really helped us out!

BEER, really, really, really works miracles in that department. I was given this little tip by my pedi and a lactation consultant. One beer a night will greatly increase your milk production, but it has to be one with a substantial amount of yeast because that is what stimulates more milk being produced; don;t know how it works, but it does! Sam Adams worked very well for me. Good Luck!

I hear that marshmallow root works well, and other herbs and methods are listed in this website,

http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/html/increasing.shtml

I also had twin boys I breastfed. I used More Milk Plus from Wholefoods. But the advice you've gotten already is the best: Sleep. Your body produces most of your milk when you sleep. However, having had twins I realize what a hot commodity sleep is.

And though I know milk production is supply and demand, nursing too much can also be detrimental. I nursed my boys for an hour at at time every 2 hours for 5 weeks. And instead of producing more milk it produced less because I was so tired and the babies were so tired from nursing, so they didn't nurse as well.

My dear friend/parenting mentor said to nurse for 30 min (I fed them simultaneously), change their diapers and then let them sleep. I had more milk, they had more energy and everyone was happier. However, they still were only gaining the minimum (1/2 an ounce a day) required. But Dr. Matthews in Dallas said their gaining a minimum, but being breastfed was what he would recommend.

At 6 months, I started only nursing one per feeding and the other got formula, then switching who was nursed at every feeding.

Hope this helps!

Mother's Milk Herbal Tea is awesome! It has fenugreek in it. It works for me in about 24 hours. I drink 2 cups a day total of 4 bags. If this tells you anything, I am 28 weeks pregnant and still nursing my 10 month old. It works great! Good luck!

sit on the couch all day with your babies nursing on demand and SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP!! drink lots of water...

You might call your ob and ask if you can start drinking "Mother's Milk" tea from Traditional Medicinals. You can order it online or find it at most health food stores that carry those teas and even some grocery stores. Call ahead and ask if they have it. When my milk supply was low, my ob told me to drink two cups a day. I think the instructions on the box say to drink three to four cups so that's why I mention you should call and ask your ob what they recommend. It really worked for me. Good luck! :-)

I totally agree with Kay - feeding more increases your supply. I was working full time while nursing my daughter and I pumped more frequently when my supply dwindled. Also, Summer is so hot so drink lots of liquid and relax when you are feeding. Good luck!!

You may find info on www.pumpingmoms.org as well as your local Le Leche League.

Here is a link to a previous post that someone made to a similar question. It is a recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with flaxseed meal and brewer's yeast. They are delicious and they work for me! I also eat oatmeal for breakfast and sprinkle a little of the brewer's yeast on top. It has the benefit of beer without the alcohol. http://www.mamasource.com/request/3925658747917041665

Hi M., I had slow milk supply when I had my son too. I work with a Lactation Consultant and asked her and she recommended an herbal suppliment called Fenugreek. You can get it at any health food store. You take one capsule three times a day. I tried it and it was amazing! A couple of my friends have tried it too now and all have had great results. It almost doubled our milk production! I hope this helps! A.

M.,

rest, fluids and self care are sooooo hard with twins, but I agree that it is necessary. Also frequently complete emptying of the breast. If you are relying on a pump to do this, you need a hospital grade pump and should be pumping every 2-3 hours at least with twins. Actually the baby is much better than any pump at completely emptying your breasts, but if you are trying to do both breast and bottle they often just don't suck long enough or vigourously enough at the breast to produce the increased amounts you need to avoid bottles. In hospital practice I would always have moms of twins begin with both feeding and pumping in the hospital to get thier milk to come in in adequate amounts.
There are some herbs that will help significantly. I would be happy to do a consult with you and help you to establish the babies at the breast. It is actually easier than bottle feeding for twins because you can feed them at the same time.

K. Willis Rn, IBCLC, @ The Nestingplace, grapevine.

When I had my little boy, the lactation consultant first suggested MORE REST! Followed by regular pumping and nursing, and plenty of fluids and good foods. I also took Fenugreek. I know a lot of people have great results from Mother's Milk tea or tonic.

Stay hydrated! There are herbal supplements as well that are suppose dto increase breast milk production, but the best way to increase your milk supply is to pump in between feedings. The more you feed the more your body begins to create milk. Call your hospitals lactation consultant or call Le Leche League for more help!

Hi M.! Have you tried Fenugreek supplements yet? It's an herbal supplement that helps promote milk production.
Also, and I know this is easier said than done, make sure you get time to relax each day. The more you worry about it, the more your body tends to stress and that can reduce your milk production. It's a vicious cycle.

You may also want to call Kay at The Nesting Place in Grapevine. She's a lactation consultant and should have some great tips for you... she'll at least ease your mind a bit. Her number is ###-###-####.

Hope this helps.
Oti
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You may want to check out the web site at www.motherof7.com. A friend of mine has 7 children, of which two are a set of twins. She has created several different educational videos about breastfeeding, including breastfeeding twins. I have 2 sets of twins, and never was able to produce enough milk to feed both twins without supplement, but I did give them all I had for 3 months for the benefit of the antibodies. All 4 are healthy as can be now. For the one with the spit-up problem, you should talk to the doctor about Nutramigen, a special formula for reflux. My night nanny had a lot of experience with multiples and said almost all the ones she had taken care of did better with that formula. We had to give it to one of my first twins. Also have the baby upright as much as possible; maybe at least 20 minutes after feeding to give time for the milk to be digested - just as you did for yourself if you had reflux. Good luck. It does get better.

I hope you get your answer fast. I did read someone posted something that really works and I can not remember what it was. Maybe a health food place can help you. My step daughter and her one sons got really sick in the hospital and it was just allergic to formula. She then gave him goals milk or soybean. He was so sick and finally my ex said you know what? You did the same thing and you were allergic to milk. So watch it close. G. W.