I absolutely loved this! I have been breastfeeding for 10months now and haven't had many problems. Definitely suggesting this to every mumma i can! My biggest struggle was when bub was 2months old i stressed myself out and didn't have much milk and stressed myself dry. So glad you have made this so other women don't worry like I did!
10 month is AWESOME mommy! ❤️. How long do you feel like you want to breastfeed your baby? That 2 month point is a big one. lots of moms think that their supply has dropped then. Your milk supply regulates to just what baby needs and baby gets fussy then because of that big growth spurt. Thanks for sharing my video and thanks for helping other mommies! ❤️
My baby had a tongue tie (corrected) and I have flat nipples. We were using a nipple shield until my cat destroyed it. We’ve been 2 months now without a shield but she still doesn’t latch the best and it causes so much pain. I can only describe it as her drinking through a straw, but using just the tip. I have followed the advice of my consultant, nose to nipple and when mouth is wide, put her onto the breast but then she just comes right back off again. I’ve had so much pain that when she does latch, I just cry.
Oh no! I’m so sorry! You could see your doctor again to be sure that the type of tongue tie that was corrected was the only tie. There are anterior and posterior ties. Do you happen to have a forceful letdown/over supply? Is baby held totally on their side? One arm should be down towards the floor and the other arm towards the ceiling so that baby is giving your breast a big hug. Head should be back so their chin is pressed into your breast and nose, not touching. If you haven’t already, there’s some other positions that may help. Sidelining, koala hold, and a laid-back hold.
Always talk to your doctor but just in my opinion, I would wait until breastfeeding is well established. I wouldn’t be extreme. Maybe 16/8 instead of a 24 or more hour fast. Stay aware of your body. If you feel bad grab some protein. We are told to take in around 500 “extra” calories while breastfeeding. It doesn’t take much food to equal 500 calories and if your died is already more than recommended by your doctor, you should be 👍 great. I’m actually thinking about doing a video on weight loss while breastfeeding.🥰
Hi Mary My baby 2 months old is having breastmilk jaundice. So the doctor suggested to stop breastfeeding for 1 week. After that I think doctor will ask to continue breastfeeding. Till now breastmilk supply was good but now I am worried that the same supply will be there or not only by pumping milk for a week. Will i be able to breastfeed as before.
@@adisan9729 just be sure to pump, at least as often as baby eats and at around the same times. Formula digests slower so baby won’t be eating as often so don’t be alarmed if baby nurses way more often when you go back to the breast. This video will help you to transition back to breastfeeding. Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
😭😭 my baby not getting full when on the breast he gets fussy and even push me away looking for milk I had to give him formula and he will drink it so fast like was starving 😭😭😭
My baby is about to be 2 months but it's been a struggle since day one with my milk supply. I tried pumping right after the baby ate. I would get like 30 ml and the baby would wake up. Want to latch on which at that time my boobs would hurt even more. I would still latch him on feed him what I pumped but that feeling of fullness would not come back. At night he would eat for a few minutes and fall asleep and he will keep waking up. Maybe every 30 minutes wanting to eat but when I gave him formula he would sleep for those 2 to 3 hours until the next feeding
@binanyagami9595 I know this will sound crazy but that’s all very normal. Did you have a supply of milk in the first days/weeks? 1st off, we want to be sure the baby is getting enough. We know that by counting wet diapers. As long as baby has six or more wet diapers every 24 hours you know they’re getting enough. After about six weeks of breast-feeding -it’s normal to get only drops of breastmilk after nursing session. -It’s also normal for your breast to feel completely flat and empty breastmilk is actually made while you are pumping or nursing. Breastmilk isn’t stored in your breast. -it’s normal for a baby to eat nonstop in the afternoon and evening. Our milk supply is lower during this time of day, but it is higher and fat. This is the way that it’s supposed to be. Our evening breastmilk is like dessert at the end of the day for baby. That extra amount of fat helps baby sleep a little bit longer through the night, but breast-fed babies still do not sleep as long as formula Fed babies. This is because breastmilk digests quickly and completely. Sits in babies tummy, and takes longer to digest. -it’s normal for baby to be fussy in the evening. They are usually overstimulated or overly tired. if baby is cluster feeding, baby will be super fussy and literally be on the breast all evening. Cluster feeding does not mean that baby is not getting enough or that they need more, it’s just that they are uncomfortable. It hurts to grow so quickly. -when a breast-fed baby is given a bottle, they suck like they would at the breast, and the milk just pours into them. They end up, taking in way more than they would’ve if you were feeding at the breast. If we eat a large meal we feel full and sleepy also. Do you feel like he was having lots of wet diapers before this time? Does it seem like the fussy time or time that you need to give a bottle is in the afternoon or evening? We definitely want to be sure that baby is getting all that he needs. If you are feeling stressed out and just don’t feel like baby is getting enough, it’s totally OK to give baby formula. When you give formula, it will start to decrease supply and you can work to increase it. You’ll need to pump as often as baby eats. It’s important to add breast massage before each pumping session. This would be at least 10 minutes of massaging your breast before starting to pump. Applying heat can help with your letdown to happen sooner. It’s important to be consistent with your pumping. *The very best way to increase your supply is by having baby at the breast. The stimulation of baby at the breast is so much better than having a pump on the breast. When baby is getting a bottle of formula, you can nurse baby on both breasts, then give a small amount of the formula, then nurse, baby on both breast again then give the rest of the formula. After consistently, pumping, and having baby on the breast more. It will take 3 to 5 days to start to see a small increase. From that point it will slowly increase every few days. I’ll attach a video for you here. ❤️
I thank you so much for reaching back to me and advising. I will definitely start massaging and keeping him on the breast as long as it no takes. And I'm definitely going to watch that video as far as winning him off formula and strictly breastfeeding him
Please mary if you can write down the steps you talked about .i do not speak english well. I want benefit,as i suffer from a lack of milk.and my son is 2month old please help me please
What is the reason for pumping at the same time every day? I will just pump when I have extra time or if baby doesn’t empty me enough, then I’ll pump to make to make sure my breasts are good and empty
Great question! The reason for pumping at consistent times is to tell your body how much milk is needed and at what time it’s needed. Your body will start to recognize the hormone releases at those times. Then the body will help to increase the supply at that time. If you are pumping in place of a feeding (around the time that baby normally nurses), you should be able to see a good output. If you are a mom with a forceful letdown/over supply, you can usually just pump at random times. If you are less than 8 weeks postpartum, you may do just fine to pump at random times but after that point, most moms will struggle to see very much “extra” milk at random times, that are after or between nursing sessions. *Average pumping output that is in place of a feeding, is anywhere from 1 to 3 ounces. Early morning pumping may be higher (maybe 4 ounces). Evening pumping can sometimes be just 1/2 ounce. You can pump to be sure that your breasts are “empty” but if baby is nursing well that’s not necessary. Milk really isn’t stored in your breasts. It’s made while you nurse or pump. ❤️
Hi Mary! Thank you for your videos and helpful info. I started breastfeeding in the first week but got stressed out and switched to formula feeding. Baby is 3 weeks and I want to do combo feeding (mainly by pumping) since I noticed I’m still producing milk. I’m trying to increase my milk, but the only time I will be able to pump is at night and maybe early morning. Any tips? Thanks so much!
I’ll link a video here for you that will help with supply while pumping to get your supply back. It’s important to understand that your body will make more milk at the time of day that you are pumping. So your body will be increasing supply at night. That might get difficult to keep up with if you’re limiting your sleep. Maybe you are planning on pumping just before you go to bed and when you wake up? Theres nothing wrong with giving baby part breastmilk and part formula. Even a small amount of breastmilk is beneficial and lasts their entire lives🥰 It’s definitely ok to be an exclusive pumper but it can be a lot of work. If you’d like to discuss the problems that you had and try to latch again, let me know. Theres no pressure, just wanted to see what your hope is for breastfeeding❤️ Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply th-cam.com/video/_of4OTnOubc/w-d-xo.html
@@marycahillclc Thank you so much! Great to hear from you. I see what you’re saying. I can definitely pump in the mornings and before bed. My baby was able to latch in the beginning, but once she’s had a bottle, she won’t latch on for long with the breast. Two nurses at the hospital suggest nipple shields. They said mine was short so it may be harder to latch. I also can only breastfeed at certain times of the day. So in the morning, once in the afternoon, and at night. The other times I have people around so it’s easier to formula feed. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
@@ericae8337 You can get baby to the breast but it can be some work. It’s up to you to try. Most babies will go back and forth from breast to bottle. Here’s a video to explain the process. How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? th-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/w-d-xo.html It’s important to try latching every feeding that you are together but stop as soon as baby starts to fuss. Nipple shields can sometimes cause more problems. You know that she can latch since she did in the beginning. Don’t put pressure on yourself unless that’s what you’d like to do. It’s just usually easier to nurse than to pump.
@@marycahillclc Good to know! I have been trying to let my baby latch for a few feedings. She will latch for a several seconds then fuss. So after she won’t latch, I will give her a bottle. I will watch both of those videos now though! Thank you so much for taking the time to give advice! You are a blessing and I appreciate all your help so far. 🥰 You officially have a new subscriber. ❤️
Hi Mary, i love your videos. Thanks for the informations. We are 1 week old, and my nipples are so sore and painful, i know its bcos we dont latch so well. Iv been trying to latch buy since am sore, its been rly difficult. Decided to give my baby formula bcos shes always hungry, even when i bear the pain to breastfeed i feel the supply isnt enough. Pls do you have any videos on sore nipples?
How To Heal Cracked & Sore Nipples th-cam.com/video/g2O5vI_jO8I/w-d-xo.html Struggling with Baby's Latch? Find out What You Need to Know! th-cam.com/video/iUAVOuIYozg/w-d-xo.html How Do I Nurse My Baby Without Pain? th-cam.com/video/X9MmYwf1Vu0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! ❤️ It’s important to find the cause of the pain right away. You shouldn’t have to bear the pain. Baby’s latch and position is most often the issue when breastfeeding is painful. I’ve linked you three videos to check out that should help a bit. Some things to keep in check - Baby should be tummy to tummy with you, start a feeding with baby’s nose at your nipple, baby’s head should be tilted back with their chin pressed into your breast and nose. not really touching. The videos will explain it better. Some other causes for pain can be if baby has a tongue or lip tie, or if mom has a forceful letdown/oversupply. Now, as for baby being hungry all of the time. It’s totally OK if you want to or need to add formula but it can often seem like baby isn’t getting enough when really they are. let’s talk about that… before you started formula, was baby having plenty of wet diapers? Did baby seem content in the morning and early afternoon?
She wasn't having plenty of wet diapers. But the first week, she slept a lot. Only waking up to nurse, afterwards she went right back to sleep. So I would say she was content.
@@marycahillclc The reason I say she was always hungry, she never stopped nursing on her own. I had to force her bcos of the pain. And I noticed her suckling was forceful. And when I examined my nipples, I observed that the milk wasn't coming out from a wide surface area. Just the middle area.
@@eugeniaejiofor6396 It can be hard to keep a newborn awake for a nursing session. It takes longer to breastfeed than to bottle feed so baby gets tired. When baby is up against mom where it’s warm and cozy it’s hard to stay awake. You may have to undress her and maybe even tickle her toes with a wet washcloth. Stopping to burp or play with baby, also helps to wake them for a feeling. If you’re nursing every 2 hours, it can be ok if baby just won’t wake up for some feedings but on the next feeding you’ll need to definitely get baby awake. 😴 Since she wasn’t having enough wet diapers, you definitely needed to start adding formula bottles.👍
Hi Mary My baby is 10 weeks now, i had to supplement with formula from day 3 because he was dehydrated after when we went back home after birth. Now i pump and top up with formula I am pumping 3 times a day , i get around 3 oz combined I am not sure what to do
3 ounces in a pumping is perfect! Breastfeeding babies take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. This is from one month to six months old. Breastmilk is just more completely absorbed than formula. Formula fed babies need more in mls/ounces as they age. The very best way to increase your supply is to have baby at the breast as often and as long as possible. I have a video that might help to increase supply and wean off of formula at the same time. I’ll link it here. Is that your goal, to get to exclusively breastfeeding? Or are you wanting to combination feed? Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
@marycahillclc i would love to wean off formula, but my milk was never enough. I get 3 oz because i wait for 6 hours or more to pump to get this much otherwise ill get maybe 1 oz or less every 3 hours.
@@SihamElTerk It may seem like, you can get more milk out if you wait for your milk to “fill up” but your supply will slowly decrease doing this. If you pump more often on a regular Babis, your supply will increase. Pumping needs to be every 2 to 3 hours all day. Then you’ll start to slowly see the increase. Going longer stretches will greatly reduce the hormones in your body that tell your body to make more milk. This video will help to wean off of formula if you are feeding from the breast Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html This video will help if you are mostly/exclusively pumping. But keep in mind that supply increases faster if baby is on the breast for as often and as long as possible Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply th-cam.com/video/_of4OTnOubc/w-d-xo.html
My baby is 4 months and was on exclusive BM but suddenly my milk supply is low because of some stress and he is now not taking the bottle nipple in mouth what to do plz help
I’ll link my video on getting baby to take a bottle. It was be difficult when they decide they don’t want a bottle. What signs are you seeing that are showing a low supply? How many wet diapers has he been having every 24 hours? How to Get My Baby to Take a Bottle? th-cam.com/video/7VTEoGmsCE0/w-d-xo.html
I got off to a rough start breastfeeding. I wasn't offering the boob nearly enough. Now i seem to get a fair amount when i pump, on average 30 ml per breast after feeding but in the morning sometimes closer to 50ml! So i don't feel like i have a super low supply. My baby is 1 month old and we had a lot of weight struggles so im now doing a supplemental feeding system with my own breast milk. I try to pump after every feed and do manual expression but its hard work and not that sustainable. I try to pump for 20 mijutes on each side. Is there anything else i can be doing?
Hi mommy! It sounds like you’re on the right track! 😃 Are you giving all of your pumped milk, in the SNS at the next feeding? Do you always have the supplemental nursing system attached at every feeding? If you aren’t using the SNS, is baby nursing well at the breast? How is weight gain now? What was weight at around birth, 2/3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? Just whatever weights you’ve gotten. 😃❤️
Mary, I have a 6 month old and I think my milk supply has dropped because I no longer can pump anything more than 5 oz per pump. I used to have an over supply and now my breasts have decreased in size as well. My baby does have more than 6 wet diapers and she’s alert so I guess I really shouldn’t worry much. Your videos are really helpful
5 ounces in place of a feeding is an awesome amount. 5 ounce pumped between feedings for extra milk is still an oversupply. So you’re doing great either way! Are you away from baby very long and on a regular basis? It’s actually a good thing to feel flat and empty. When you feel full that’s actually engorgement. Many moms start to feel flat an empty by around two or three months. Moms with a forceful letdown/over supply tend to take longer to feel that way if ever. Having an over supply can have many negative effects and it usually needs to be kept under control. When it’s not under control mom tends to get clogged ducts and mastitis. Baby tends to have tummy problems and either slow or very high weight gain and other issues. Are you seeing any problems like that? When you have a forceful letdown/oversupply you will have this condition with every baby but some babies will handle it better than others. I have a three part video series on the condition. It’s important to learn all about it because it makes Breastfeeding totally different
Hi My baby has completed 5 w today. Ive been EBF her up until yesterday when i had to supplement her with formula. My supply has dropped since 3 days now as I've got fever. I'm trying my best to eat healthy and stay hydrated but its not helping. Before I fell sick she was able to go 4 hours between feeds. What can I do to go back to that?😭
How do you know that your supply dropped? Did she have less than 6 wet diapers that day? At around this time, baby would be having a fairly large growth spurt. During a growth spurt baby doesn’t need or want more to eat, but they are uncomfortable because it hurts to grow so quickly. This causes baby to be extremely fussy and want to nurse nonstop. Baby, may even come off the breast and cry and seem like they’re not getting enough. During a growth spurt baby will cluster feed. This usually happens in the afternoon and evening. It may be hard to calm down during this time. You may have to walk around with baby to get her to calm down. Also at around this time, your breast will start to feel flat and empty. This is very normal. They should start to feel just like they did before you were pregnant. You probably won’t become engorged very often anymore. Your breastmilk is made from your white blood cells. Getting good nutrition and enough to drink is important for your body, but it rarely affects your milk supply if you are lacking in those areas. Sometimes if Mom is ill, supply can be affected but that usually just if mom has been too sick to have baby at the breast. Do you know why you have a fever? Have you had a clogged duct that may be infected? That can actually be a factor is a supply drop. If your fever is caused by a breast infection (mastitis), that does need to be addressed right away. I’m going to link a couple of videos here in case it is a clogged duct/ mastitis. Clogged Milk Duct while Breastfeeding th-cam.com/video/FAowvk9n5cQ/w-d-xo.html
@marycahillclc my fever was not due to mastitis. It was viral. Baby was sleeping well until I fell sick. She would feed and seem satisfied and sleep for a good 3 hours until her next feed. And then all of a sudden she starts becoming fussy and pulling away from the breast until I offered her formula after which she seemed satisfied. Even now I have to supplement around 5 oz of formula per day. I'm also taking fenugreek capsules. 2 capsules thrice daily. Doesn't seem to be doing much tbh. There was no change in diapers but she wouldn't sleep at all...wanted to nurse nonstop. Currently started week7, what can I do to increase supply? I've started pumping half an hour or so after nursing her. Around maybe 4 times per day with a powerpump sometime at 2am. I can only get about 1 oz at a time though. What else can I do? I want her to be off formula entirely 😩
@@esjay9742 it’s very normal at this age to have a big growth spurt. During the growth spurt baby does not want or need more to eat, but they do want to be at the breast more often because it’s comforting and breastmilk has natural painkillers in it. It’s very uncomfortable to grow so quickly. During this growth spurt babies will cluster feed. cluster feeding usually happens in the afternoon and evening. Baby may want to be on the breast nonstop during this time. It can last a few days or a week. Some babies will go through this every couple of weeks and some babies just go through this occasionally. You can know that this is cluster feeding and not a low supply because it will happen in the afternoon and evening but in the morning, baby will seem satisfied. Also, baby will continue to have six or more wet diapers every day, showing you that they are getting enough. Was baby having plenty of wet diapers before you started formula? During a growth spurt, babies can be extremely fussy and sometimes almost impossible to console. You may need to spend lots of hours walking around to sooth and calm baby down during a growth spurt. When baby is given formula during this time, they will drink it down quickly and be so full that they just fall asleep. breast-feed babies are used to working to get milk out of the breast, but when they suck on a bottle, the milk pours out so much faster than from the breast. If you’re concerned that your supply is low, it’s OK to give formula but if you’re wanting to get back to exclusively breastfeeding, you’ll need to pump at around the same time. Getting just 1 ounce or less of pumped milk after feeding is very normal if you haven’t been consistently pumping in addition to nursing. What makes more breastmilk is having baby at the breast for as long and as often as possible. You can add additional pumping, but having baby at the breast, will increase your supply faster. Fenugreek can actually lower supply for many moms. You can get your supply up and return to exclusively breastfeeding. I’m attaching a video here that will help you to walk through the process of increasing supply and slowly weaning off of formula. You’re doing a great job! ❤️ Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
@marycahillclc she had around 5 wet diapers before I started with the formula. I have to supplement around 4oz of formula for her. Hoping to wean her off of it. Thanks so much for your suggestions/advice. Truly appreciate it. One more thing I've noticed is when she gets extremely fussy at the breast, I try to hand express and get nothing. That's when I assumed it was a low supply issue. How can I incorporate pumping with breastfeeding? When would be best? She also hasn't established a proper sleep/feeding routine so I'm torn between pumping or waiting for her to nurse most times.
@@esjay9742 if a diaper felt heavy, it will count as 2. If the blue line appears on a disposable diaper, that is considered 1. Some babies get themselves into a more predictable sleep pattern but some do not. I personally believe that it’s not good to put baby on an exact feeding schedule but you can encourage them to latch more during a time. This will fill them up and they usually start to follow that after a few days or weeks. I’ll link a video here on weaning off of formula. It will walk you through, slowly weaning off of the formula and increase your supply at the same time. You will let baby tell you when supply is enough and formula is not needed much. If you are trying to pump or hand express after a feeding, you may not see any milk, unless you have been doing consistently expressing at that time of day. You can start to pump after feeding to increase your supply. Though the best and fastest way to increase your supply is by having baby at the breast more often and longer. The video that I’ll link will help to do this too. If you would still like to add pumping, that’s just fine. Be sure to pump on a regular basis. You don’t have to pump all day long but when you do pump, it needs to be around the same time every single day. So if you decide to pump every day 10 or 20 minutes after a morning feeding or afternoon feeding, just keep up with that pumping time. You will probably see only drops in the beginning but after 3 to 5 days, you’ll start to see a little bit more. Then it will slowly increase from there. Just so that you don’t think your afternoon supply is low. Remember that afternoon and evening pumping will always be a small amount of milk, but that milk has a higher fat content. Be sure to add lots of breast massage before pumping. The extra stimulation from massage tells your body to make more milk. ❤️ Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mary, I am mom of 3 months old my breast milk is low at starting days it gradually increasing now but I wonder that same day even after expressing and feeding often sometimes refilling my milk takes long time. When I pump my milk the quantity varies not same every time plz suggest any tip mam
Hi mommy! You should start to feel like your breasts are empty most of the time now. Your body will make milk as you are nursing or pumping. Waiting until your breasts feel full, will tell your body that you no longer need as much milk. When pumping, it’s normal to see less milk as the day goes on. Our afternoon milk it lower in volume but slightly higher in fat. Are you an exclusive pumper? Tell me a little more about what’s happening. ❤️
My one breast gives less milk when pumping like just a tbsp compared to other which can give more.also the side which pumps less milk baby doesn't like to latch much.Any solution. Also what's your take on Domperidone if prescribed.
@@smurfetteheidi2166 That is very normal. We all have one side that makes more than the other. For some moms it’s way more noticeable than for others. The other side makes up for the slacker. There are even moms with one side doesn’t produce at all. Even moms who have had a partial mastectomy can still fully breastfeed. Just like a mom with twins can feed 2 babies with those 2 breasts. As long as baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough. It’s good to still latch baby on the slacker side because it does help to tell your body that you need lots of milk. Theres no need to force baby to stay long (we don’t want baby upset or they may refuse breastfeeding all to). How old is baby? Is baby having plenty of wet diapers?
@@marycahillclc my baby is 5week old was hospitalized due to dehydration in 3week as he hadn't reached birth weight as per midwife and did not have more than 1 wet diaper since I was first time mom I was reluctant to give formula....tried all home remedies like fennel fenugreek oats etc still no increase in supply . He latches on continuously and I assume he was getting milk. I am prescribed domperidone to try without any blood test.i just want to stop formula at the earliest.
@@smurfetteheidi2166 Baby should always have 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. I would find a local lactation counselor who can help you to figure out what might be happening. A LC can watch baby’s latch and do weighted feeds. Domperidone will usually help with supply but it’s important to be feeding as often as possible. Special foods, herbs and supplements aren’t very helpful and can sometimes reduce supply. No matter how you feed your baby, baby loves you. It’s ok if baby is partially breastfeeding or even completely formula fed. Breastmilk is best when possible but formula is a great alternative to breastmilk ❤️
Hi, I want to ask, if my baby is feeding from one breast at a time. Do I need to empty the another breast with a pump in order to prevent that breast from leaking?
@@rachnajaiswal13 No. leaking usually gets better after a few weeks. Some moms never leak and some leak for years (even after you’re done breastfeeding). Leaking isn’t a sign of too much milk and not leaking isn’t a sign of low supply. We’re just all different. In the first few months, we should nurse baby as long as possible on one breast then when they are slowing down or fall asleep, switch to the other breast. Baby might not take the other side or they may be on the 2nd side for a just a few seconds or stay for a few minutes. Either way is fine but for a newborn, you should try extra hard to wake baby for the 2nd side every other feeding. If you are becoming engorged, you can pump the 2nd side for just a few minutes if it’s feeling uncomfortable. We want you to stay comfortable and not get a clogged duct. Over pumping though, will cause engorgement. If you’re engorged, apply cold compresses after nursing or pumping. Heat feels good but makes engorgement last longer. Do you have a new born?
@@marycahillclcThank you so much for your prompt reply and explaining in detail . ♥️ I usually leak when my baby is sleeping at night for longer time, like 4 hours most of the time. In that case I pump and empty my breasts, if baby isn’t awake. And give that expressed milk to him when he is awake. My baby is 2 months old. Also I have to give him a top up formula sometimes ( usually one feed a day, but he immediately poops after having formula milk, most of the time while feeding). I only give him formula when he is still fussy even after feeding from breast. ( I feel that may be my milk is not enough for him) But I even do not want to give him this top up formula feed. Do you still suggest giving him formula ?
@@rachnajaiswal13 Our breast really don’t hold much milk. The milk is made while nursing or pumping. The extra leaking and engorgement seem like your breasts are full but that full feeling is inflammation around the milk ducts because your body is ready to make milk. Because you’ve been “emptying” your breasts, your body thinks that you need extra milk at that time of day. To drop that pumping, you’ll need to slowly reduce the pumping time. It is normal to feel engorgement in the morning but if it’s uncomfortable, you do need to pump a small amount to reduce your chances of a clogged duct. After pumping for a few minutes, wait a few minutes and your breasts should feel softer. If not, pump a little more. Apply cold compresses after a nursing or pumping if you’re feeling engorged at this time. In a few weeks, your breasts will feel flat and empty most of the time but you’ll still make plenty of milk. How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? Are you giving the top off bottle because you’re wanting baby to poop? Exclusively breastfed babies who are older than 1 month, may not poop for days but formula fed baby do and should poop every day. This is because breastmilk is more completely digested and utilized. Formula has more waste because it can’t all be broken down. When breast-fed babies poop, it can make moms believe that baby isn’t getting enough for that baby is constipated. It would be extremely rare for an exclusively breastfed baby to get constipated. If baby were constipated, their poop would look hard and like little pellets when they did poop next. It’s normal for exclusively breastfed babies to instead have a hug soft poop after a few days. Exclusively breastfed babies can sometimes go up to 14 days without pooping. As long as baby seems to be feeling well and their abdomen is not extended, you know that they are well. If you are ever concerned, talk to your doctor. ❤️
@@marycahillclcThanks! My baby wets 6-7 diapers in every 24 hours. I do not give him formula to poop. He is fussy at the sleep time at the night and despite feeding from the breast he looks cranky. Then only I would give him that top up formula. But 99% times he immediately poops. I don’t give him formula feed daily. It’s just once in every two days or so. Also, I have started power pumping to boost my milk supply. Do you recommend that? Does it really work and do I need to do that?
@@rachnajaiswal13 Power pumping does work but baby at the breast is best for increasing supply fast. You can feed from both breasts, then give a small amount of milk, then both breasts again. You can offer a little more formula but baby will usually be satisfied. Latching several times in a feeding, helps supply a lot. Just remember that you are making enough milk for baby if they are always having six or more wet diapers every 24 hours. Also, if they seem satisfied after nursing in the morning, but then starts to get fussy later in the day, it’s probably not because baby is hungry . This is common for mom to give formula because they believe baby is not getting enough. Baby will then fall asleep because they are overly full (like we would feel if we ate a large meal). Baby will sleep longer after formula feed, because formula digest much slower. If formula feeding is working out best for you and baby, that’s totally ok. Formula is a great alternative to breastmilk. Any time baby receives any formula, you do need to also pump to maintain supply ❤️
My milk supply is low and my baby is used to formula,but now my problem is whenever l try to give her my breasts she refuses and prefers my milk in bottle
@@natashasibanda1665 Hi mommy! How old is Baby? How long has it been since baby latched at the breast? Was baby feeding from the breast well in the beginning? Have you been pumping on a regular schedule? Here’s some videos that will be helpful but I’ll watch for your reply also. ❤️ How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? th-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/w-d-xo.html Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply th-cam.com/video/_of4OTnOubc/w-d-xo.html Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
@@marycahillclc Hello 👋,Thank you for your response 😊 She's a month old, l try everyday even though she cry whenever l give her my breast . The first few days my milk was just drops so that's when l introduced the formula and when l pump, l don't do it regularly, eg l just pump either morning or night ad its only once per day even if l try to pump for the second time it won't to get 1oz,and l have noticed if l squeeze my breast the milk comes out, and l feel like it needs her to suck the breast for it to come out.
@@natashasibanda1665 watch the video above about a nursing strike. This will give you the steps to get baby to the breast. You must offer the breast at every single feeding. At least once if not twice per feeding BUT stop as soon as baby gets fussy. If baby is really hungry, they may get fussier if the breast is offered at the beginning. It’s often better to offer the breast partway through the feeding and at the end. Don’t let yourself or baby get upset. Holding baby skin to skin helps baby to get used to the breast and it helps to increase your milk supply. Even feed baby her bottle while holding her next to your bare breast. You must pump at least as often as baby eats. If baby is getting formula at all, you must pump even more often. Say this phrase to yourself. “ if something goes into, something should come out of me”. At this point, it will definitely only be drops at each pumping. The way to increase your supply is by pumping on a regular basis and adding lots and lots and lots of breast massage at each pumping. In about 3 to 5 days, you will start to see a slight increase in pumping output. So maybe instead of no milk you might start to see drops or if you see a couple of drops you may start to see a couple of more drops. It will be a very small increase and about every 3 to 5 days with consistency, It will start to increase. If you are just waiting for your milk to increase, that will not happen. I would recommend finding a local lactation counselor to help but get started on the steps as soon as you can. It’s not easy, it’s a lot of work. Only you can decide if this is something that you want to do. you’re not at all a bad mom if this is overwhelming and you’re not wanting to get to fully breast-feeding. If you can give your breastmilk in a bottle, those benefits are amazing for baby. Even if it’s just an ounce or two a day. And even if you are only giving breastmilk in the first few weeks. The benefits stay with baby for the rest of their life. Do what you can to enjoy baby during this time. Baby loves you, no matter how or what you feed her. If you decide to work towards increasing your supply, let your loved ones around you know that you’re going to need encouragement. Let them know that you’ve decided to work on this, and now that you are understanding the steps to take, you need them to support you, if you become discouraged. Having that local lactation counselor on board will also help. You are doing an amazing job mommy!❤️
Yes, it can still work but it will take longer if you haven’t been consistently pumping or nursing. Are you feeding baby from the breast? If so, how much of the time?
@@marycahillclc Ive only been pumping 4-5 times a day totally about 50-60ml a day. He was refusing to latch but these past 3 days I’ve been getting him to latch. He cries cause he’s hungry so I get him to latch about 15 min each side then I give him formula because he’s obviously hungry since I can’t produce enough milk yet. Today he was able to latch 3 times
@@irmags82 That’s awesome that baby is latching again. You’ve been working hard at this. Great job mommy! This is a great video to increase supply while weaning off of formula Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html This video might be helpful to get baby past a nursing strike How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? th-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/w-d-xo.html
Hi mam i'm second time mom. My 1st son was full of formula but i'm getting little amount of milk for my second baby but low supply only 1oz in 3 hrs. Now is 2 months old he is almost on formula only please help me.
Everyone is a little different on the amount of time that you pump. You can pump for 5 more minutes after you stop seeing drops. The number of times to pump a day depends on whether baby is feeding from the breast. If you are exclusively pumping and baby doesn’t latch at the breast, you’ll need to pump 8 to 12 times every 24 hours. How old is your baby? Are you feeding from the breast?
THIS IS THE ONE I NEED… have been mix breasted and formula for two months and my baby have cluster feeding as he use me as his pacifier.. yet I always afraid he need more milk😭 but I don’t want to increase his formula and when I try to pump I only get around 2oz from both sides🥲 but watching your video now I feel more better… Thank you
@@imnowan1363 I’m so glad that it was helpful! ❤️ How old is baby? If baby is older than about 6-8 weeks and you randomly pump, 2 oz total is a large amount. If you’d like to reduce formula while increasing supply, this video will help Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula th-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/w-d-xo.html
@@marycahillclc Oh My God thank you so much for replying. My baby is 9 weeks old. Watching all the oversupply video on IG and tik tok are really discouraging me when I only get 2oz when pumping. Thank you for the video recommendation. Now I want to watch all of your videos, you really are the best lactation consultant ever. Love you❤️
I’m gonna try this. I’m 9 months pp and I have to work more days in the office now vs working from home. I usually feed on demand and when I pump barely anything comes out. The pumping schedule seems difficult to be honest but I’m gonna try to figure out when I can do it consistently
When you pump now and don’t get much, is that after a feeding or in place of a feeding? -Add some heat and massage before the pumping. -Try to relax -Make sure that your flange size is correct and that all parts are connected and in good condition. -it can be stressful to pump. Don’t watch the bottle. Even put a little sock over the bottle so you can’t see how much is going in. Wait 10 minutes before you look. Look at baby or pictures of baby.❤️
Hi Mary, I can't pump at work due to job requirement. So I have to pump only when i return home. Can u advise what needs to be done in that case? Also, Do I need to practice this method every day or till Sufficient milk supply is established for babies need ?
Hi Karishma! Sometimes we just can’t pump at work. You can make up that pumping while at home but you need to keep pumping at the same time every day, even on your days off. You might pump every morning, about 10 minutes after the 1st feeding of the day, then pump about 10 minutes after your 1st feeding when you’re home in the evening. If you can’t pump at work but will be nursing baby on your days off, you may not produce well during the day. Some babies will still nurse fine but may be on the breast longer to get what they need. How old is baby? How many ounces are you able to pump?
@@vihubaby15 that sounds great! 12 ounces is a lot. Babies eat an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. Baby eats about 1 to 1.5 ounces an hour when awake. So if you are pumping 12 ounces and gone from baby for 8 hours, that more than plenty. Do you have a forceful letdown?
@@AshleyGraham-m9f every situation is different. If you’re going from zero milk, you may see just a few drops. If you’ve been having 1 ounce per pumping, you might see an additional 1/4 ounce. Do you want to give me more details about your situation?
I absolutely loved this! I have been breastfeeding for 10months now and haven't had many problems.
Definitely suggesting this to every mumma i can! My biggest struggle was when bub was 2months old i stressed myself out and didn't have much milk and stressed myself dry. So glad you have made this so other women don't worry like I did!
10 month is AWESOME mommy! ❤️. How long do you feel like you want to breastfeed your baby?
That 2 month point is a big one. lots of moms think that their supply has dropped then. Your milk supply regulates to just what baby needs and baby gets fussy then because of that big growth spurt.
Thanks for sharing my video and thanks for helping other mommies! ❤️
Please you can tell me about the steps you took? I also have 2 month old son and i am suffring from a luck of food
My baby had a tongue tie (corrected) and I have flat nipples. We were using a nipple shield until my cat destroyed it. We’ve been 2 months now without a shield but she still doesn’t latch the best and it causes so much pain. I can only describe it as her drinking through a straw, but using just the tip. I have followed the advice of my consultant, nose to nipple and when mouth is wide, put her onto the breast but then she just comes right back off again. I’ve had so much pain that when she does latch, I just cry.
Oh no! I’m so sorry!
You could see your doctor again to be sure that the type of tongue tie that was corrected was the only tie. There are anterior and posterior ties.
Do you happen to have a forceful letdown/over supply?
Is baby held totally on their side? One arm should be down towards the floor and the other arm towards the ceiling so that baby is giving your breast a big hug. Head should be back so their chin is pressed into your breast and nose, not touching.
If you haven’t already, there’s some other positions that may help. Sidelining, koala hold, and a laid-back hold.
Hey , I love your videos! I wanted to know if it was ok for me to do intermittent fasting ?
Always talk to your doctor but just in my opinion, I would wait until breastfeeding is well established. I wouldn’t be extreme. Maybe 16/8 instead of a 24 or more hour fast.
Stay aware of your body. If you feel bad grab some protein.
We are told to take in around 500 “extra” calories while breastfeeding. It doesn’t take much food to equal 500 calories and if your died is already more than recommended by your doctor, you should be 👍 great.
I’m actually thinking about doing a video on weight loss while breastfeeding.🥰
Hi Mary
My baby 2 months old is having breastmilk jaundice. So the doctor suggested to stop breastfeeding for 1 week.
After that I think doctor will ask to continue breastfeeding. Till now breastmilk supply was good but now I am worried that the same supply will be there or not only by pumping milk for a week. Will i be able to breastfeed as before.
@@adisan9729 just be sure to pump, at least as often as baby eats and at around the same times. Formula digests slower so baby won’t be eating as often so don’t be alarmed if baby nurses way more often when you go back to the breast.
This video will help you to transition back to breastfeeding.
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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😭😭 my baby not getting full when on the breast he gets fussy and even push me away looking for milk I had to give him formula and he will drink it so fast like was starving 😭😭😭
How old is baby?
Was baby having plenty of wet diapers before you started on formula?
Is he good during the day but seems starving at night?
My baby is about to be 2 months but it's been a struggle since day one with my milk supply. I tried pumping right after the baby ate. I would get like 30 ml and the baby would wake up. Want to latch on which at that time my boobs would hurt even more. I would still latch him on feed him what I pumped but that feeling of fullness would not come back. At night he would eat for a few minutes and fall asleep and he will keep waking up. Maybe every 30 minutes wanting to eat but when I gave him formula he would sleep for those 2 to 3 hours until the next feeding
@binanyagami9595 I know this will sound crazy but that’s all very normal. Did you have a supply of milk in the first days/weeks?
1st off, we want to be sure the baby is getting enough. We know that by counting wet diapers. As long as baby has six or more wet diapers every 24 hours you know they’re getting enough.
After about six weeks of breast-feeding
-it’s normal to get only drops of breastmilk after nursing session. -It’s also normal for your breast to feel completely flat and empty breastmilk is actually made while you are pumping or nursing. Breastmilk isn’t stored in your breast.
-it’s normal for a baby to eat nonstop in the afternoon and evening. Our milk supply is lower during this time of day, but it is higher and fat. This is the way that it’s supposed to be. Our evening breastmilk is like dessert at the end of the day for baby. That extra amount of fat helps baby sleep a little bit longer through the night, but breast-fed babies still do not sleep as long as formula Fed babies. This is because breastmilk digests quickly and completely. Sits in babies tummy, and takes longer to digest.
-it’s normal for baby to be fussy in the evening. They are usually overstimulated or overly tired. if baby is cluster feeding, baby will be super fussy and literally be on the breast all evening. Cluster feeding does not mean that baby is not getting enough or that they need more, it’s just that they are uncomfortable. It hurts to grow so quickly.
-when a breast-fed baby is given a bottle, they suck like they would at the breast, and the milk just pours into them. They end up, taking in way more than they would’ve if you were feeding at the breast. If we eat a large meal we feel full and sleepy also.
Do you feel like he was having lots of wet diapers before this time?
Does it seem like the fussy time or time that you need to give a bottle is in the afternoon or evening?
We definitely want to be sure that baby is getting all that he needs.
If you are feeling stressed out and just don’t feel like baby is getting enough, it’s totally OK to give baby formula. When you give formula, it will start to decrease supply and you can work to increase it.
You’ll need to pump as often as baby eats. It’s important to add breast massage before each pumping session. This would be at least 10 minutes of massaging your breast before starting to pump. Applying heat can help with your letdown to happen sooner. It’s important to be consistent with your pumping.
*The very best way to increase your supply is by having baby at the breast. The stimulation of baby at the breast is so much better than having a pump on the breast. When baby is getting a bottle of formula, you can nurse baby on both breasts, then give a small amount of the formula, then nurse, baby on both breast again then give the rest of the formula. After consistently, pumping, and having baby on the breast more. It will take 3 to 5 days to start to see a small increase. From that point it will slowly increase every few days. I’ll attach a video for you here. ❤️
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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I thank you so much for reaching back to me and advising. I will definitely start massaging and keeping him on the breast as long as it no takes. And I'm definitely going to watch that video as far as winning him off formula and strictly breastfeeding him
Please mary if you can write down the steps you talked about .i do not speak english well. I want benefit,as i suffer from a lack of milk.and my son is 2month old please help me please
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What is the reason for pumping at the same time every day? I will just pump when I have extra time or if baby doesn’t empty me enough, then I’ll pump to make to make sure my breasts are good and empty
Great question! The reason for pumping at consistent times is to tell your body how much milk is needed and at what time it’s needed. Your body will start to recognize the hormone releases at those times. Then the body will help to increase the supply at that time.
If you are pumping in place of a feeding (around the time that baby normally nurses), you should be able to see a good output.
If you are a mom with a forceful letdown/over supply, you can usually just pump at random times.
If you are less than 8 weeks postpartum, you may do just fine to pump at random times but after that point, most moms will struggle to see very much “extra” milk at random times, that are after or between nursing sessions.
*Average pumping output that is in place of a feeding, is anywhere from 1 to 3 ounces. Early morning pumping may be higher (maybe 4 ounces). Evening pumping can sometimes be just 1/2 ounce.
You can pump to be sure that your breasts are “empty” but if baby is nursing well that’s not necessary. Milk really isn’t stored in your breasts. It’s made while you nurse or pump. ❤️
Hi Mary! Thank you for your videos and helpful info.
I started breastfeeding in the first week but got stressed out and switched to formula feeding. Baby is 3 weeks and I want to do combo feeding (mainly by pumping) since I noticed I’m still producing milk. I’m trying to increase my milk, but the only time I will be able to pump is at night and maybe early morning. Any tips? Thanks so much!
I’ll link a video here for you that will help with supply while pumping to get your supply back.
It’s important to understand that your body will make more milk at the time of day that you are pumping. So your body will be increasing supply at night. That might get difficult to keep up with if you’re limiting your sleep. Maybe you are planning on pumping just before you go to bed and when you wake up?
Theres nothing wrong with giving baby part breastmilk and part formula. Even a small amount of breastmilk is beneficial and lasts their entire lives🥰
It’s definitely ok to be an exclusive pumper but it can be a lot of work. If you’d like to discuss the problems that you had and try to latch again, let me know. Theres no pressure, just wanted to see what your hope is for breastfeeding❤️
Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply
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@@marycahillclc Thank you so much! Great to hear from you. I see what you’re saying. I can definitely pump in the mornings and before bed. My baby was able to latch in the beginning, but once she’s had a bottle, she won’t latch on for long with the breast. Two nurses at the hospital suggest nipple shields. They said mine was short so it may be harder to latch. I also can only breastfeed at certain times of the day. So in the morning, once in the afternoon, and at night. The other times I have people around so it’s easier to formula feed. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
@@ericae8337 You can get baby to the breast but it can be some work. It’s up to you to try. Most babies will go back and forth from breast to bottle.
Here’s a video to explain the process.
How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike?
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It’s important to try latching every feeding that you are together but stop as soon as baby starts to fuss.
Nipple shields can sometimes cause more problems. You know that she can latch since she did in the beginning.
Don’t put pressure on yourself unless that’s what you’d like to do. It’s just usually easier to nurse than to pump.
@@marycahillclc Good to know! I have been trying to let my baby latch for a few feedings. She will latch for a several seconds then fuss. So after she won’t latch, I will give her a bottle. I will watch both of those videos now though! Thank you so much for taking the time to give advice! You are a blessing and I appreciate all your help so far. 🥰 You officially have a new subscriber. ❤️
@@ericae8337 🥰 let me know what you think after watching those videos ❤️
Hi Mary, i love your videos. Thanks for the informations. We are 1 week old, and my nipples are so sore and painful, i know its bcos we dont latch so well. Iv been trying to latch buy since am sore, its been rly difficult. Decided to give my baby formula bcos shes always hungry, even when i bear the pain to breastfeed i feel the supply isnt enough. Pls do you have any videos on sore nipples?
How To Heal Cracked & Sore Nipples
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Struggling with Baby's Latch? Find out What You Need to Know!
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How Do I Nurse My Baby Without Pain?
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Thanks! ❤️
It’s important to find the cause of the pain right away. You shouldn’t have to bear the pain.
Baby’s latch and position is most often the issue when breastfeeding is painful. I’ve linked you three videos to check out that should help a bit.
Some things to keep in check - Baby should be tummy to tummy with you, start a feeding with baby’s nose at your nipple, baby’s head should be tilted back with their chin pressed into your breast and nose. not really touching. The videos will explain it better.
Some other causes for pain can be if baby has a tongue or lip tie, or if mom has a forceful letdown/oversupply.
Now, as for baby being hungry all of the time. It’s totally OK if you want to or need to add formula but it can often seem like baby isn’t getting enough when really they are. let’s talk about that… before you started formula, was baby having plenty of wet diapers? Did baby seem content in the morning and early afternoon?
She wasn't having plenty of wet diapers. But the first week, she slept a lot. Only waking up to nurse, afterwards she went right back to sleep. So I would say she was content.
@@marycahillclc The reason I say she was always hungry, she never stopped nursing on her own. I had to force her bcos of the pain. And I noticed her suckling was forceful. And when I examined my nipples, I observed that the milk wasn't coming out from a wide surface area. Just the middle area.
@@eugeniaejiofor6396 It can be hard to keep a newborn awake for a nursing session. It takes longer to breastfeed than to bottle feed so baby gets tired. When baby is up against mom where it’s warm and cozy it’s hard to stay awake. You may have to undress her and maybe even tickle her toes with a wet washcloth.
Stopping to burp or play with baby, also helps to wake them for a feeling.
If you’re nursing every 2 hours, it can be ok if baby just won’t wake up for some feedings but on the next feeding you’ll need to definitely get baby awake. 😴
Since she wasn’t having enough wet diapers, you definitely needed to start adding formula bottles.👍
Hi Mary
My baby is 10 weeks now, i had to supplement with formula from day 3 because he was dehydrated after when we went back home after birth. Now i pump and top up with formula
I am pumping 3 times a day , i get around 3 oz combined
I am not sure what to do
3 ounces in a pumping is perfect! Breastfeeding babies take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. This is from one month to six months old. Breastmilk is just more completely absorbed than formula. Formula fed babies need more in mls/ounces as they age.
The very best way to increase your supply is to have baby at the breast as often and as long as possible. I have a video that might help to increase supply and wean off of formula at the same time. I’ll link it here. Is that your goal, to get to exclusively breastfeeding? Or are you wanting to combination feed?
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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@marycahillclc i would love to wean off formula, but my milk was never enough. I get 3 oz because i wait for 6 hours or more to pump to get this much otherwise ill get maybe 1 oz or less every 3 hours.
@@SihamElTerk It may seem like, you can get more milk out if you wait for your milk to “fill up” but your supply will slowly decrease doing this. If you pump more often on a regular Babis, your supply will increase. Pumping needs to be every 2 to 3 hours all day. Then you’ll start to slowly see the increase. Going longer stretches will greatly reduce the hormones in your body that tell your body to make more milk.
This video will help to wean off of formula if you are feeding from the breast
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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This video will help if you are mostly/exclusively pumping. But keep in mind that supply increases faster if baby is on the breast for as often and as long as possible
Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply
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My baby is 4 months and was on exclusive BM but suddenly my milk supply is low because of some stress and he is now not taking the bottle nipple in mouth what to do plz help
I’ll link my video on getting baby to take a bottle. It was be difficult when they decide they don’t want a bottle.
What signs are you seeing that are showing a low supply?
How many wet diapers has he been having every 24 hours?
How to Get My Baby to Take a Bottle?
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I got off to a rough start breastfeeding. I wasn't offering the boob nearly enough. Now i seem to get a fair amount when i pump, on average 30 ml per breast after feeding but in the morning sometimes closer to 50ml! So i don't feel like i have a super low supply. My baby is 1 month old and we had a lot of weight struggles so im now doing a supplemental feeding system with my own breast milk. I try to pump after every feed and do manual expression but its hard work and not that sustainable. I try to pump for 20 mijutes on each side. Is there anything else i can be doing?
Hi mommy! It sounds like you’re on the right track! 😃
Are you giving all of your pumped milk, in the SNS at the next feeding?
Do you always have the supplemental nursing system attached at every feeding?
If you aren’t using the SNS, is baby nursing well at the breast?
How is weight gain now? What was weight at around birth, 2/3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? Just whatever weights you’ve gotten. 😃❤️
Mary, I have a 6 month old and I think my milk supply has dropped because I no longer can pump anything more than 5 oz per pump. I used to have an over supply and now my breasts have decreased in size as well. My baby does have more than 6 wet diapers and she’s alert so I guess I really shouldn’t worry much. Your videos are really helpful
5 ounces in place of a feeding is an awesome amount. 5 ounce pumped between feedings for extra milk is still an oversupply. So you’re doing great either way! Are you away from baby very long and on a regular basis?
It’s actually a good thing to feel flat and empty. When you feel full that’s actually engorgement. Many moms start to feel flat an empty by around two or three months. Moms with a forceful letdown/over supply tend to take longer to feel that way if ever. Having an over supply can have many negative effects and it usually needs to be kept under control. When it’s not under control mom tends to get clogged ducts and mastitis. Baby tends to have tummy problems and either slow or very high weight gain and other issues. Are you seeing any problems like that?
When you have a forceful letdown/oversupply you will have this condition with every baby but some babies will handle it better than others. I have a three part video series on the condition. It’s important to learn all about it because it makes Breastfeeding totally different
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My baby has completed 5 w today. Ive been EBF her up until yesterday when i had to supplement her with formula. My supply has dropped since 3 days now as I've got fever. I'm trying my best to eat healthy and stay hydrated but its not helping. Before I fell sick she was able to go 4 hours between feeds. What can I do to go back to that?😭
How do you know that your supply dropped? Did she have less than 6 wet diapers that day?
At around this time, baby would be having a fairly large growth spurt. During a growth spurt baby doesn’t need or want more to eat, but they are uncomfortable because it hurts to grow so quickly. This causes baby to be extremely fussy and want to nurse nonstop. Baby, may even come off the breast and cry and seem like they’re not getting enough. During a growth spurt baby will cluster feed. This usually happens in the afternoon and evening. It may be hard to calm down during this time. You may have to walk around with baby to get her to calm down.
Also at around this time, your breast will start to feel flat and empty. This is very normal. They should start to feel just like they did before you were pregnant. You probably won’t become engorged very often anymore.
Your breastmilk is made from your white blood cells. Getting good nutrition and enough to drink is important for your body, but it rarely affects your milk supply if you are lacking in those areas.
Sometimes if Mom is ill, supply can be affected but that usually just if mom has been too sick to have baby at the breast.
Do you know why you have a fever? Have you had a clogged duct that may be infected? That can actually be a factor is a supply drop. If your fever is caused by a breast infection (mastitis), that does need to be addressed right away.
I’m going to link a couple of videos here in case it is a clogged duct/ mastitis.
Clogged Milk Duct while Breastfeeding
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@marycahillclc my fever was not due to mastitis. It was viral. Baby was sleeping well until I fell sick. She would feed and seem satisfied and sleep for a good 3 hours until her next feed. And then all of a sudden she starts becoming fussy and pulling away from the breast until I offered her formula after which she seemed satisfied. Even now I have to supplement around 5 oz of formula per day. I'm also taking fenugreek capsules. 2 capsules thrice daily. Doesn't seem to be doing much tbh. There was no change in diapers but she wouldn't sleep at all...wanted to nurse nonstop.
Currently started week7, what can I do to increase supply? I've started pumping half an hour or so after nursing her. Around maybe 4 times per day with a powerpump sometime at 2am. I can only get about 1 oz at a time though. What else can I do? I want her to be off formula entirely 😩
@@esjay9742 it’s very normal at this age to have a big growth spurt. During the growth spurt baby does not want or need more to eat, but they do want to be at the breast more often because it’s comforting and breastmilk has natural painkillers in it. It’s very uncomfortable to grow so quickly.
During this growth spurt babies will cluster feed. cluster feeding usually happens in the afternoon and evening. Baby may want to be on the breast nonstop during this time. It can last a few days or a week. Some babies will go through this every couple of weeks and some babies just go through this occasionally.
You can know that this is cluster feeding and not a low supply because it will happen in the afternoon and evening but in the morning, baby will seem satisfied. Also, baby will continue to have six or more wet diapers every day, showing you that they are getting enough. Was baby having plenty of wet diapers before you started formula?
During a growth spurt, babies can be extremely fussy and sometimes almost impossible to console. You may need to spend lots of hours walking around to sooth and calm baby down during a growth spurt.
When baby is given formula during this time, they will drink it down quickly and be so full that they just fall asleep. breast-feed babies are used to working to get milk out of the breast, but when they suck on a bottle, the milk pours out so much faster than from the breast.
If you’re concerned that your supply is low, it’s OK to give formula but if you’re wanting to get back to exclusively breastfeeding, you’ll need to pump at around the same time.
Getting just 1 ounce or less of pumped milk after feeding is very normal if you haven’t been consistently pumping in addition to nursing.
What makes more breastmilk is having baby at the breast for as long and as often as possible. You can add additional pumping, but having baby at the breast, will increase your supply faster.
Fenugreek can actually lower supply for many moms.
You can get your supply up and return to exclusively breastfeeding. I’m attaching a video here that will help you to walk through the process of increasing supply and slowly weaning off of formula. You’re doing a great job! ❤️
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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@marycahillclc she had around 5 wet diapers before I started with the formula. I have to supplement around 4oz of formula for her. Hoping to wean her off of it. Thanks so much for your suggestions/advice. Truly appreciate it.
One more thing I've noticed is when she gets extremely fussy at the breast, I try to hand express and get nothing. That's when I assumed it was a low supply issue.
How can I incorporate pumping with breastfeeding? When would be best? She also hasn't established a proper sleep/feeding routine so I'm torn between pumping or waiting for her to nurse most times.
@@esjay9742 if a diaper felt heavy, it will count as 2. If the blue line appears on a disposable diaper, that is considered 1.
Some babies get themselves into a more predictable sleep pattern but some do not. I personally believe that it’s not good to put baby on an exact feeding schedule but you can encourage them to latch more during a time. This will fill them up and they usually start to follow that after a few days or weeks.
I’ll link a video here on weaning off of formula. It will walk you through, slowly weaning off of the formula and increase your supply at the same time. You will let baby tell you when supply is enough and formula is not needed much.
If you are trying to pump or hand express after a feeding, you may not see any milk, unless you have been doing consistently expressing at that time of day. You can start to pump after feeding to increase your supply. Though the best and fastest way to increase your supply is by having baby at the breast more often and longer. The video that I’ll link will help to do this too.
If you would still like to add pumping, that’s just fine. Be sure to pump on a regular basis. You don’t have to pump all day long but when you do pump, it needs to be around the same time every single day. So if you decide to pump every day 10 or 20 minutes after a morning feeding or afternoon feeding, just keep up with that pumping time. You will probably see only drops in the beginning but after 3 to 5 days, you’ll start to see a little bit more. Then it will slowly increase from there. Just so that you don’t think your afternoon supply is low. Remember that afternoon and evening pumping will always be a small amount of milk, but that milk has a higher fat content. Be sure to add lots of breast massage before pumping. The extra stimulation from massage tells your body to make more milk. ❤️
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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Hi Mary, I am mom of 3 months old my breast milk is low at starting days it gradually increasing now but I wonder that same day even after expressing and feeding often sometimes refilling my milk takes long time. When I pump my milk the quantity varies not same every time plz suggest any tip mam
Hi mommy! You should start to feel like your breasts are empty most of the time now. Your body will make milk as you are nursing or pumping. Waiting until your breasts feel full, will tell your body that you no longer need as much milk.
When pumping, it’s normal to see less milk as the day goes on. Our afternoon milk it lower in volume but slightly higher in fat.
Are you an exclusive pumper? Tell me a little more about what’s happening.
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@@marycahillclc hi
My one breast gives less milk when pumping like just a tbsp compared to other which can give more.also the side which pumps less milk baby doesn't like to latch much.Any solution. Also what's your take on Domperidone if prescribed.
@@smurfetteheidi2166 That is very normal. We all have one side that makes more than the other. For some moms it’s way more noticeable than for others. The other side makes up for the slacker. There are even moms with one side doesn’t produce at all. Even moms who have had a partial mastectomy can still fully breastfeed. Just like a mom with twins can feed 2 babies with those 2 breasts.
As long as baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough.
It’s good to still latch baby on the slacker side because it does help to tell your body that you need lots of milk. Theres no need to force baby to stay long (we don’t want baby upset or they may refuse breastfeeding all to).
How old is baby?
Is baby having plenty of wet diapers?
@@marycahillclc my baby is 5week old was hospitalized due to dehydration in 3week as he hadn't reached birth weight as per midwife and did not have more than 1 wet diaper since I was first time mom I was reluctant to give formula....tried all home remedies like fennel fenugreek oats etc still no increase in supply . He latches on continuously and I assume he was getting milk. I am prescribed domperidone to try without any blood test.i just want to stop formula at the earliest.
@@marycahillclcBTW thank you so much for replying....you are so humble to acknowledge each and every message that too for free😢...May God bless you
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Baby should always have 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. I would find a local lactation counselor who can help you to figure out what might be happening. A LC can watch baby’s latch and do weighted feeds.
Domperidone will usually help with supply but it’s important to be feeding as often as possible. Special foods, herbs and supplements aren’t very helpful and can sometimes reduce supply.
No matter how you feed your baby, baby loves you. It’s ok if baby is partially breastfeeding or even completely formula fed. Breastmilk is best when possible but formula is a great alternative to breastmilk ❤️
@@smurfetteheidi2166 Thank you! 🥰
Hi, I want to ask, if my baby is feeding from one breast at a time. Do I need to empty the another breast with a pump in order to prevent that breast from leaking?
@@rachnajaiswal13 No. leaking usually gets better after a few weeks. Some moms never leak and some leak for years (even after you’re done breastfeeding).
Leaking isn’t a sign of too much milk and not leaking isn’t a sign of low supply. We’re just all different.
In the first few months, we should nurse baby as long as possible on one breast then when they are slowing down or fall asleep, switch to the other breast. Baby might not take the other side or they may be on the 2nd side for a just a few seconds or stay for a few minutes. Either way is fine but for a newborn, you should try extra hard to wake baby for the 2nd side every other feeding.
If you are becoming engorged, you can pump the 2nd side for just a few minutes if it’s feeling uncomfortable. We want you to stay comfortable and not get a clogged duct. Over pumping though, will cause engorgement. If you’re engorged, apply cold compresses after nursing or pumping. Heat feels good but makes engorgement last longer.
Do you have a new born?
@@marycahillclcThank you so much for your prompt reply and explaining in detail . ♥️
I usually leak when my baby is sleeping at night for longer time, like 4 hours most of the time. In that case I pump and empty my breasts, if baby isn’t awake. And give that expressed milk to him when he is awake.
My baby is 2 months old.
Also I have to give him a top up formula sometimes ( usually one feed a day, but he immediately poops after having formula milk, most of the time while feeding). I only give him formula when he is still fussy even after feeding from breast. ( I feel that may be my milk is not enough for him) But I even do not want to give him this top up formula feed. Do you still suggest giving him formula ?
@@rachnajaiswal13 Our breast really don’t hold much milk. The milk is made while nursing or pumping. The extra leaking and engorgement seem like your breasts are full but that full feeling is inflammation around the milk ducts because your body is ready to make milk. Because you’ve been “emptying” your breasts, your body thinks that you need extra milk at that time of day. To drop that pumping, you’ll need to slowly reduce the pumping time.
It is normal to feel engorgement in the morning but if it’s uncomfortable, you do need to pump a small amount to reduce your chances of a clogged duct. After pumping for a few minutes, wait a few minutes and your breasts should feel softer. If not, pump a little more. Apply cold compresses after a nursing or pumping if you’re feeling engorged at this time.
In a few weeks, your breasts will feel flat and empty most of the time but you’ll still make plenty of milk.
How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours?
Are you giving the top off bottle because you’re wanting baby to poop? Exclusively breastfed babies who are older than 1 month, may not poop for days but formula fed baby do and should poop every day. This is because breastmilk is more completely digested and utilized. Formula has more waste because it can’t all be broken down. When breast-fed babies poop, it can make moms believe that baby isn’t getting enough for that baby is constipated. It would be extremely rare for an exclusively breastfed baby to get constipated. If baby were constipated, their poop would look hard and like little pellets when they did poop next. It’s normal for exclusively breastfed babies to instead have a hug soft poop after a few days. Exclusively breastfed babies can sometimes go up to 14 days without pooping. As long as baby seems to be feeling well and their abdomen is not extended, you know that they are well. If you are ever concerned, talk to your doctor. ❤️
@@marycahillclcThanks! My baby wets 6-7 diapers in every 24 hours. I do not give him formula to poop. He is fussy at the sleep time at the night and despite feeding from the breast he looks cranky. Then only I would give him that top up formula. But 99% times he immediately poops. I don’t give him formula feed daily. It’s just once in every two days or so.
Also, I have started power pumping to boost my milk supply. Do you recommend that? Does it really work and do I need to do that?
@@rachnajaiswal13 Power pumping does work but baby at the breast is best for increasing supply fast. You can feed from both breasts, then give a small amount of milk, then both breasts again. You can offer a little more formula but baby will usually be satisfied. Latching several times in a feeding, helps supply a lot.
Just remember that you are making enough milk for baby if they are always having six or more wet diapers every 24 hours. Also, if they seem satisfied after nursing in the morning, but then starts to get fussy later in the day, it’s probably not because baby is hungry . This is common for mom to give formula because they believe baby is not getting enough. Baby will then fall asleep because they are overly full (like we would feel if we ate a large meal). Baby will sleep longer after formula feed, because formula digest much slower.
If formula feeding is working out best for you and baby, that’s totally ok. Formula is a great alternative to breastmilk.
Any time baby receives any formula, you do need to also pump to maintain supply ❤️
My milk supply is low and my baby is used to formula,but now my problem is whenever l try to give her my breasts she refuses and prefers my milk in bottle
@@natashasibanda1665 Hi mommy!
How old is Baby?
How long has it been since baby latched at the breast?
Was baby feeding from the breast well in the beginning? Have you been pumping on a regular schedule?
Here’s some videos that will be helpful but I’ll watch for your reply also. ❤️
How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike?
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Pumping Moms With Low Milk Supply
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Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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@@marycahillclc Hello 👋,Thank you for your response 😊
She's a month old, l try everyday even though she cry whenever l give her my breast .
The first few days my milk was just drops so that's when l introduced the formula and when l pump, l don't do it regularly, eg l just pump either morning or night ad its only once per day even if l try to pump for the second time it won't to get 1oz,and l have noticed if l squeeze my breast the milk comes out, and l feel like it needs her to suck the breast for it to come out.
@@natashasibanda1665 watch the video above about a nursing strike. This will give you the steps to get baby to the breast.
You must offer the breast at every single feeding. At least once if not twice per feeding BUT stop as soon as baby gets fussy. If baby is really hungry, they may get fussier if the breast is offered at the beginning. It’s often better to offer the breast partway through the feeding and at the end. Don’t let yourself or baby get upset. Holding baby skin to skin helps baby to get used to the breast and it helps to increase your milk supply. Even feed baby her bottle while holding her next to your bare breast.
You must pump at least as often as baby eats. If baby is getting formula at all, you must pump even more often. Say this phrase to yourself. “ if something goes into, something should come out of me”. At this point, it will definitely only be drops at each pumping. The way to increase your supply is by pumping on a regular basis and adding lots and lots and lots of breast massage at each pumping. In about 3 to 5 days, you will start to see a slight increase in pumping output. So maybe instead of no milk you might start to see drops or if you see a couple of drops you may start to see a couple of more drops. It will be a very small increase and about every 3 to 5 days with consistency, It will start to increase. If you are just waiting for your milk to increase, that will not happen.
I would recommend finding a local lactation counselor to help but get started on the steps as soon as you can. It’s not easy, it’s a lot of work. Only you can decide if this is something that you want to do. you’re not at all a bad mom if this is overwhelming and you’re not wanting to get to fully breast-feeding. If you can give your breastmilk in a bottle, those benefits are amazing for baby. Even if it’s just an ounce or two a day. And even if you are only giving breastmilk in the first few weeks. The benefits stay with baby for the rest of their life. Do what you can to enjoy baby during this time. Baby loves you, no matter how or what you feed her. If you decide to work towards increasing your supply, let your loved ones around you know that you’re going to need encouragement. Let them know that you’ve decided to work on this, and now that you are understanding the steps to take, you need them to support you, if you become discouraged. Having that local lactation counselor on board will also help.
You are doing an amazing job mommy!❤️
My baby is 7 wks today… I can only get 5-10ml each pump combined… I want to follow your tips… can it still work on wk 7 or is it too late?
Yes, it can still work but it will take longer if you haven’t been consistently pumping or nursing.
Are you feeding baby from the breast? If so, how much of the time?
@@marycahillclc Ive only been pumping 4-5 times a day totally about 50-60ml a day. He was refusing to latch but these past 3 days I’ve been getting him to latch. He cries cause he’s hungry so I get him to latch about 15 min each side then I give him formula because he’s obviously hungry since I can’t produce enough milk yet. Today he was able to latch 3 times
@@irmags82 That’s awesome that baby is latching again.
You’ve been working hard at this. Great job mommy!
This is a great video to increase supply while weaning off of formula
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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This video might be helpful to get baby past a nursing strike
How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike?
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Hi mam i'm second time mom. My 1st son was full of formula but i'm getting little amount of milk for my second baby but low supply only 1oz in 3 hrs. Now is 2 months old he is almost on formula only please help me.
I also pump and massage 4 times a day
Hi mommy!
Are you feeding from the breast and pumping?
How many ounces were you able to pump at a session, a month ago?
@@marycahillclcHello Mary i have low supply only 1 oz in 3 hours my baby is 1 month old. low supply only 1 oz !!
Hi marry how much time we have to expresses the milk in day?
Everyone is a little different on the amount of time that you pump. You can pump for 5 more minutes after you stop seeing drops.
The number of times to pump a day depends on whether baby is feeding from the breast. If you are exclusively pumping and baby doesn’t latch at the breast, you’ll need to pump 8 to 12 times every 24 hours.
How old is your baby?
Are you feeding from the breast?
THIS IS THE ONE I NEED… have been mix breasted and formula for two months and my baby have cluster feeding as he use me as his pacifier.. yet I always afraid he need more milk😭 but I don’t want to increase his formula and when I try to pump I only get around 2oz from both sides🥲 but watching your video now I feel more better… Thank you
@@imnowan1363 I’m so glad that it was helpful! ❤️
How old is baby?
If baby is older than about 6-8 weeks and you randomly pump, 2 oz total is a large amount.
If you’d like to reduce formula while increasing supply, this video will help
Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula
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@@marycahillclc Oh My God thank you so much for replying. My baby is 9 weeks old. Watching all the oversupply video on IG and tik tok are really discouraging me when I only get 2oz when pumping. Thank you for the video recommendation. Now I want to watch all of your videos, you really are the best lactation consultant ever. Love you❤️
@@imnowan1363 🥰 awww thanks! You’re doing great mommy!❤️
I’m gonna try this. I’m 9 months pp and I have to work more days in the office now vs working from home. I usually feed on demand and when I pump barely anything comes out.
The pumping schedule seems difficult to be honest but I’m gonna try to figure out when I can do it consistently
When you pump now and don’t get much, is that after a feeding or in place of a feeding?
-Add some heat and massage before the pumping.
-Try to relax
-Make sure that your flange size is correct and that all parts are connected and in good condition.
-it can be stressful to pump. Don’t watch the bottle. Even put a little sock over the bottle so you can’t see how much is going in. Wait 10 minutes before you look. Look at baby or pictures of baby.❤️
@@marycahillclcthank you because this helps me. This is my exact problem
@@elaineromain3276 Hi mommy! Are you latching and pumping or are you an exclusive pumper?
How much milk are you able to pump a day? How old is baby?
Hi Mary, I can't pump at work due to job requirement. So I have to pump only when i return home. Can u advise what needs to be done in that case? Also, Do I need to practice this method every day or till Sufficient milk supply is established for babies need ?
Hi Karishma! Sometimes we just can’t pump at work. You can make up that pumping while at home but you need to keep pumping at the same time every day, even on your days off.
You might pump every morning, about 10 minutes after the 1st feeding of the day, then pump about 10 minutes after your 1st feeding when you’re home in the evening.
If you can’t pump at work but will be nursing baby on your days off, you may not produce well during the day. Some babies will still nurse fine but may be on the breast longer to get what they need.
How old is baby? How many ounces are you able to pump?
@@marycahillclc My baby is 5 months now. I can pump currently 12 ounces. And when I am back home i nurse my baby.
@@vihubaby15 that sounds great! 12 ounces is a lot. Babies eat an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. Baby eats about 1 to 1.5 ounces an hour when awake. So if you are pumping 12 ounces and gone from baby for 8 hours, that more than plenty.
Do you have a forceful letdown?
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How much of an increase will you see within 3-5 days?
@@AshleyGraham-m9f every situation is different. If you’re going from zero milk, you may see just a few drops. If you’ve been having 1 ounce per pumping, you might see an additional 1/4 ounce.
Do you want to give me more details about your situation?