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How Can Breast Milk Production Be Increased?

i would like to know about poor milk supply. IMy second baby is 2 months today. I have problem with poor milk supply. I started expressing sice day 5 and I am getting approx 10 mls every 3 hourly. Also taking fenugreek, blessed thistle and domperidone. Seen by 3 different lactation consultants. 1A told can be associated with C section and poor latching. When 1A assessed baby and said has some issues with tongue tie (not severe). 2B said 5 % population have poor milk supply, checked both mum and baby. Nil concerns of tongue tie voiced. 3B said (also checked both mom and bubba) I am lacking breast tissue to produce milk.And baby has tongue tie grade 2, laser/ correction not required. Her findings are baby s tongue has dimples and curling at times and sucking is not harder at times and its better to see a speech pathologist. I am totally confused. I dont know what to do. I wanted to breastfeed my baby. Please advice. With my first baby I have had same poor milk supply. But none of them mentioned about breast tissue. Only talking about latching and supplements to boost milk supply.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
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Hello,

If your baby has tongue tie you have to correct it in order to help him feed.

You can keep a rich and balanced diet. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink water and fluids.

You can stimulate your nipples often to stimulate the pituitary gland to produce more prolactin and increase milk supply.

Put your baby to nurse often. You can use a breast pump in order to stimulate the nipples and also to collect more milk.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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How Can Breast Milk Production Be Increased?

Hello, If your baby has tongue tie you have to correct it in order to help him feed. You can keep a rich and balanced diet. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink water and fluids. You can stimulate your nipples often to stimulate the pituitary gland to produce more prolactin and increase milk supply. Put your baby to nurse often. You can use a breast pump in order to stimulate the nipples and also to collect more milk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician