How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

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  • @Randomguy-bk8pb
    @Randomguy-bk8pb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I seriously feel you deserve more subscribers.

  • @lorip9549
    @lorip9549 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for all the good information! I'm an exclusive pumper for the 1st time with baby 11 due to her hypotomia.

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@lorip9549 Wow! 11? How awesome! ❤️❤️❤️
      How is it going so far?
      This video is for pumping moms. If you haven’t seen it, you might take a look. It will be similar information.
      Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply
      th-cam.com/video/_of4OTnOubc/w-d-xo.html

  • @tatianapak6609
    @tatianapak6609 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! I like your videos. Very helpful!

  • @CBales2006AFW
    @CBales2006AFW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Refreshing my brain and Learning what I did wrong first time around. Baby number 2 is going to be a breast feeding champ thanks to your amazing content. Thank you

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks! When is baby due?

    • @CBales2006AFW
      @CBales2006AFW ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marycahillclc jan25th but I usually have earlier than due date

  • @maryamshaheen5118
    @maryamshaheen5118 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i really need someone to talk on this topic. because ibreally face less milk supply issues . specially in evening and nights and my baby remains hungry… that finally i have to give her formula milk…

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@maryamshaheen5118 How old is baby ?
      It can definitely look like a low supply issue at night when it’s really not. I’ll attach a couple of videos here.
      We do have slightly less milk in the evening but it’s slightly higher in fat. Baby will sometimes need to eat almost non stop in the evenings. The extra fat is great for growth and development and it helps baby to sleep a slightly longer stretch.
      Baby will often have very fussy times in the evenings. This will be difficult for a few days to a week, then better for a few days or a week. Each baby is different though.
      In the evening, baby can be over stimulated, overly tired or hurting from growing pains. It hurts to grow so quickly. This makes moms believe that supply is low. You can definitely give formula and baby will get really full and fall asleep. We are all sleepy after a huge meal. If you want to keep supply up, you’ll need to pump at around the same time as baby gets formula. It’s helpful to feed from both breast, then give a small amount of formula then back to the breast. If baby still seems hungry, give more formula.
      Low milk supply in the afternoon and evening.
      th-cam.com/video/p0gKR_lXZ9o/w-d-xo.html
      This video is just explaining the back and forth between breast and bottle.
      Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
      th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html

  • @amina-tl5du
    @amina-tl5du 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Mary, thanks a lot for all the help you give. I have a question. My pumping session take around one hour each. So I am wondering when I am suposed to start counting the three hours to the next session? From the begging or at the end of pumping

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amina-tl5du I would count from the start of that pumping session.
      An hour is a bit long. How far postpartum are you? How much milk are you getting per pumping?

    • @amina-tl5du
      @amina-tl5du 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marycahillclc I am 3 months postpartum, I pump around 3 to 4 ounces by session

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amina-tl5du 3 to 4 ounces is excellent! 😃. To speed up your letdown, you can apply heat along with lots of massage before pumping.
      Even though your supply is great, this video might be helpful too🥰
      Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply
      th-cam.com/video/_of4OTnOubc/w-d-xo.html

    • @amina-tl5du
      @amina-tl5du 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marycahillclc thank you for the advice. I also want to share a tip My daughter has reflux.i struggled With this condition a lot till I found that the solution is to add a thickener (pouder) to expressed milk (I think in the US it's called Gelmix). And it seems that a directry breast fed baby can take some with water just before nursing.

  • @DraWise
    @DraWise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After an emergency c section my baby was in the nicu. We didn’t get to nurse for the first 72 hours of her life. Then we were forced to supplement with formula in order to go home so that she took in enough milk in order to urinate and have a bowel movement. Ever since supplementing I feel behind. She will nurse in both sides then come off still wanting more milk.

  • @elizabethsaldana2129
    @elizabethsaldana2129 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am 9 weeks post partum and I am breast feeding and formula feeding. Mainly formula because my breast milk output ranges from 0.5-3oz in a day.. 😢 for the past 5 weeks I’ve been pumping every 2-3 hours and patching baby in between but my supply is still low. Any tips? Or is it too late? 😞

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@elizabethsaldana2129 Were you able to fully feed in the beginning?
      Will baby still feed from the breast?

  • @flord5793
    @flord5793 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I pump and my milk supply is low 5.5 oz all day for my 8 month old. Tried supplements teas and outmel. You mentioned saliva may increase the milk, can I put baby’s saliva on my nipple you think that can work too? Thanks

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@flord5793 Saliva on your nipples can help but holding baby skin to skin can be really helpful at this age.
      Teas, supplements, foods and even extra water won’t help.
      What makes more milk for a pumping mom is to
      -pump often and at around the same times every day.
      -add lots and lots of breast massage.
      Baby latching at the breast stimulate supply because of their saliva but even more impactful is the movement of their mouth. A pump cannot do the same thing.
      How often are you pumping?
      If you had a supply at one time, you can increase it but at this age it will take a lot of work and you’ll need to be very consistent on times. If baby is just getting a few ounces of breastmilk, that’s still very beneficial for baby.❤️

  • @lisaa2104
    @lisaa2104 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great content! I try to keep him at the breast but as he s also in gassy/colicky phase I often struggle to understand if he’s not getting enough / too slow from breast or whether it s the other issues, therefore I always end up supplementing with formula then pumping a bit …

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! 😍
      How old is baby?
      When did the gassy phase start?
      When you pump, how much do you get? How many ounces/mls to you pump out every 24 hours?

    • @lisaa2104
      @lisaa2104 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marycahillclc my baby just turned 2 months. In 8-10mins I pump from 90ml in the morning to 60ml in the afternoon to only 30-40ml in the evening from both breasts combined. As my baby always falls asleep at breast and often wakes up when put down during the day, I manage to pump only 3-4 times a day…
      I feel like I am stuck. Certainly I offer the breast a lot but as little milk flows down he’s mostly while asleep!
      He’s a 90pc+ile type of baby in terms of size (over 6 kilos)

    • @lisaa2104
      @lisaa2104 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ps - I obviously give him formula after breast

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lisaa2104 Those are very average (average is a perfect amount) pumping amounts in place of feeding from the breast. Those are large pumping amounts if you’re pumping that amount right after a breastfeeding session.
      You really could skip the pumping (it is time consuming and hard to do if you’re holding baby). In place of pumping, in each feeding time, you can feed from the breast, give a small amount of formula, feed from the breast again then offer the rest of the formula. Let baby be on the breast for as long as possible. Letting baby use you as a human pacifier will work much better than pumping.
      This video will explain better.
      Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
      th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html

    • @lisaa2104
      @lisaa2104 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marycahillclc thank you! I will try this out!

  • @DraWise
    @DraWise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My baby will nurse on both sides and come off the breast fussing and rooting as if she is still hungry. When are does that I supplement with expressed milk as I feel my breast are drained. We had an extremely tough start as we weren’t able to nurse for the first 72 hours after her birth due to suer being in the NICU.

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This video is an elephant formula and increase your milk supply line.
      He’s had a rough start mommy! How old is baby now?
      After a few weeks of breast-feeding and breasts should feel flat and empty but you will still have lots of milk. Milk is made while you were breast-feeding, it’s not stored in your breast the reason why it feels full in the first few weeks is because of inflammation of the tissue around the milked ducks.
      th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html

    • @DraWise
      @DraWise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marycahillclc she is going on 2 weeks old. My breast already feel flat and empty at two weeks old.

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not “elephant formula “ bad talk to text lol. This video will help you to wean off of formula and increase your milk supply.

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DraWise Were you able to watch the video here that I linked for you?

  • @dafysenal5969
    @dafysenal5969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Mary , how about when baby is fussy in the morning and sleeps well at night? Is it still growth spurt? He's already 6 weeks now. Thanks!

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It could be. If baby is sleeping a long stretch at night he may just be extra hungry in the morning. Does he seem better after a couple of feedings?
      Baby can also start to have teething pain, even though, you won’t see teeth for a long time. Gums can hurt for a few days then be better for a time. When this is the reason for fussiness, you’ll see extra drooling.

    • @dafysenal5969
      @dafysenal5969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thnks for the response. After feeding i put him to bed but after few minutes he's awake again and starts to fuss . He even grunts . The only way to comfort him is to have him latched on the breasts.

  • @briarturvey9334
    @briarturvey9334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My baby is 11 weeks and we have been struggling with low supply . I had a rough birth and lost 2.5 litres of blood. My bub failed to gain weight and had to top up with formula . I have had breast surgery too so that was a additional challenge . The sign I saw was he was sleeping too long 5-6 hours as a newborn , lazy at the breast and wouldn't latch . I am working my way back to exclusively breastfeeding . Fingers crossed

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it mommy! Breast surgery often doesn’t affect breastfeeding. If you’re making some milk, you can increase it.
      That was a rough start but it sounds like you’ve worked hard to get through that.
      I have a video on weaning off of formula if you haven’t seen that one.
      Is baby latching well now? Remember to count those wet diapers. They will tell you if baby is getting enough ❤️
      th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here’s that video
      th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html

    • @briarturvey9334
      @briarturvey9334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor thank you Mary that is very good to hear. I started with 85mls pre feed . Now I can express 110mls pre feed . Post feed is 40-60mls now. So that it's encouraging

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@briarturvey9334 that’s great!
      Is baby eating directly from the breast sometimes or are you expressing milk for bottle feeding?

    • @briarturvey9334
      @briarturvey9334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor we are mix feeding . First breastfeeding for at least 30 minutes both sides . Then top up with expressed milk offering 50mls at a time. Now offering top ups if bub is not very active at the breast or is fussy after 5-10 minutes

  • @jessicayepez6892
    @jessicayepez6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My baby is going to be two weeks old tomorrow.. I have been exclusively breastfeeding he spits up after every feeding.? When I pump I am only pumping about 3oz every 3.5 hours before baby feeds? I am soo worried he is not eating enough.. He does have about 9+ diapers wet and mixed

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh Gosh mommy! I'm sorry that I'm just now seeing this. How are things going? What you described sounds like you could possibly have a forceful letdown. When baby is having 6 or more wet diapers, you know they're getting enough but this large amount is also a sign of FL

  • @steveturner1706
    @steveturner1706 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @sitalsanjay1
    @sitalsanjay1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi my baby girl is 1 month on 4th I am pumping not brestfeeding but my milk is coming so low like 20 ml or 40ml each session i try herbs water but still same help me?

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you an exclusive pumper by choice or was there a problem latching?
      When you are an exclusive pumper, it takes some extra work. You need to pump at least as often (and slightly more often) as baby eats.
      The really big part that most moms don’t do but very necessary is massage for stimulation.
      Baby’s mouth on your breast stimulates your milk supply because it moves differently, baby is on longer than a pump and baby’s saliva absorbs into your breast to tell your body to make more milk.
      The stimulation needs to be at least a full 10 minutes before pumping, then breast compressions while pumping.
      Also, hold baby as much as possible, skin to skin. Put baby just in a diaper and then on your bare chest. Do this as much as possible.
      It will take 3 to 5 days of doing this consistently to begin to see an increase.
      Being an exclusive pumper is more work but you can do it. ❤️

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Herbs are likely to help with your milk supply and for some moms it can lower supply. Water won’t increase your milk supply. You would need to be very dehydrated for it to affect your supply. Drink to thirst. 👍❤️

  • @larissacherepova3997
    @larissacherepova3997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mary! I love how you give the information using easy-to-understand concepts.. Thanks so much!
    I did not know about the importance of stimulation/massage. Will definitely start implementing your advice!

  • @jenniferdreves823
    @jenniferdreves823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your content

    • @marycahillclc
      @marycahillclc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks! 💜
      Is there anything specific that you’d like to see me cover?

  • @AnnaDee-xr1xd
    @AnnaDee-xr1xd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🥰🥰😍