Your channel is SUPER helpful! My baby was born and was in the NICU for 75 days and I was an overproducer. Now that she’s been home, I get 4-6oz per pump. I thought something was wrong with me, but you explaining that my breast have now regulated to my babies needs makes sense. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much, you said exactly what made me so down, thinking my milk supply is very low. I don‘t leak, breasts are lighter, I felt like a failure of a mother, I love breastfeeding my baby. I‘m gonna do as you said.
This is the absolute most helpful video I’ve seen. So much information in this short video. My supply was immaculate in the first few weeks, then it dropped significantly to the point where I had to supplement with formula because I was pumping less than an ounce and he was super fussy at the breast. As of late I’ve been doing so much research & saw everyone recommending lactation treats & supplements. I’ve tried legendairy liquid gold, fenugreek, lactation cookies, emergency brownies, NOTHING worked. I saw no change in my supply. I was pumping 3oz or less each session. I stopped breastfeeding & was exclusively pumping while taking these products. Thank yu so much for this video. So many things I thought were right, is actually the opposite. Im going to stop taking fenugreek & start nursing my son again. Thank yu! ❤
He will be four months on the 19th ❤ he’s growing so fast & so is his appetite. I’m grateful for this information because I was super ready to quit. But I realized that my son would vomit excessively while I was supplementing with formula & breast milk. It’s been 8 days of him being strictly on breastmilk but I haven’t seen any changes. I’ve been pumping constantly but only breastfeeding at night.
This is so helpful! Around 6 weeks my baby started crying more often at the breast after a short time and I was convinced that I didn’t have enough milk so I started exclusively pumping. I totally miss breastfeeding. He was such a good eater before I thought something was wrong with me. I’m trying this asap
Hey Mary. Thank you for being a great help to moms everywhere. Your kindness is palpable via screen. I wanted to ask you: How can one get a virtual one-on-one consult with you? Your website link doesn't seem to work for me... Thanks for your help. ♡
Oh sorry, I’ll check that. You can email me to set up an appointment at themilkywaybf@gmail.com I don’t mind answering questions here in TH-cam but I know that sometimes it’s just best to speak ❤️
My wife said that she suddenly experienced dry breastfeeding after she got flu. She've been experiencing it for 4 days now. Baby is almost 1 year old now. Is it possible that it is a mark for ending her breastfeeding journey? I hope you notice my concern.
Being sick can sometimes reduce milk supply. For some moms, the body can have a hard time having a letdown. Putting baby to the breast more often will bring it back up but it takes 3 to 5 days to see an increase. Is baby still having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours?
I was going from being able to get 4oz every day for the first month to 3 times a week then to once a week and now none and I feel like he fusses and cries because he can’t drink as much as he used to when I was full all the time! It’s been 4 days currently that I only produce barely enough for him to take a little nap and cry again after a while.. I’m currently a human pacifier for him but it makes me sad how empty my breast feel and how I don’t hear him swallow much!
@@susieqhernandez8373 You probably understand this from watching the video but… That all sounds very normal. If you are pumping at random times or between feedings, you can expect to get a larger amount like 4 ounces in the first 3 or 4 weeks. Then for most moms, that random pumping output will decrease to just drops or nothing by around 8 weeks. Our bodies are designed to make exactly what baby needs. In the first weeks we have hormones released telling your body to start making milk. This is why we can pump more in those first few weeks. After that, we make just what baby takes out. I know that feels like it’s just barely enough, but we have to think about it differently. It’s not “barely enough”. It’s “exactly enough”. It’s the perfect amount!❤️ It’s very normal and actually a good thing for your breast to fill flat and empty just like before you were even pregnant. Milk is not stored in your breasts, it’s produced while you nurse or pump. If baby is hungrier on some days, they can still get more milk. It will come out slower, but it will be higher in fat content. When baby is fussy or wanting to eat more often, that extra fat is exactly what they need. Babies will cluster. Sometimes you won’t really notice it but other times it’s extreme. It will change from time to time. Babies will cluster feed for a few days or a week (or more) and then not so much for a few days or a week. When baby is cluster feeding, you’ll know that’s what it is because baby is still having plenty of wet diapers, (if you are exclusively breastfeeding) and will seem satisfied in the first part of the day. By afternoon through evening, that’s when they will seem like they aren’t getting enough. Baby will cry and be super upset during this part of the day, it can definitely look like hunger, but it’s actually that baby is overly tired, overly stimulated or hurting. Baby’s gums will hurt from time to time, even though you won’t see teeth for many weeks, and it’s uncomfortable to grow so quickly. Your letdown will be less forceful after a few weeks. That can look like baby is not getting enough because they’re not drinking so quickly. With all of that to say, we do want to be sure that baby is always getting enough and something else isn’t going on. So I have a few more questions. How old is baby? How is baby’s weight gain? Are you exclusively breastfeeding? How many wet diapers does baby have every 24 hours?
@@marycahillclc my baby is almost three months, from my babies 1 month appt he was gaining great weight, I’m exclusively breastfeeding but I pump when I feel full and after my son eats and I still have a lot. But this past week I’ve been very low on my supply of milk only enough to feed him but not for my freezer stash. Some days I feel very empty and other days he’s practically choking from how much I have. Wet diapers are I want to say as often as I feed him so if I feed him every two hours I’m changing a wet diaper before I feed him. Some times it a lot and sometimes it a little wet. He sleeps threw the night with only 1 feeding from 11pm to 2am or 3am then wakes up at 7am to feed. I feel like I wake up engorged then all day he’s feeding and I don’t have “enough” and my breast feel empty and I don’t hear him swallow much.
I need your help for relactation, after delivery when my baby was small he didn't take breast feed.After a lot of effort, he didn't take the breastfeed, because of which the breastmilk dries up. Now after 4 months I want to get him on breastfeed again. Is this possible?
It is possible but it would be a lot of work and might take many weeks. Did you pump for a while? How much milk were you able to pump at a session and about how much (ounces/mls) per day? Are you wanting to latch baby or be an exclusive pumper?
I'm late coming to this video, but i hope you will see this and respond. This was super helpful information. I have an almost 6 week old baby girl and have had great supply until I got mastitis and took the 10 day antibiotic regimine. I continued to breastfeed throughout but baby would still be hungry after being at the breasts back and forth for an hour or more. We began supplementing with formula at night and attempting to pump before bed in hopes of building supply to feed at night and now i have a cranky hungry baby who isnt getting enough from me and is gassy and uncomfortable with formula. How can i get my production back up enough to keep her happy during the day in addition to producing enough extra to bottle feed at night without relying on formula?
Hi mommy! ❤️ I’ve not seen antibiotics cause a dip in supply but occasionally a severe illness can affect supply. At around 6 to 8 weeks, our supply does go down to just what baby takes out. Is baby seeming unsatisfied all day or just at times? When you pump, how much are you getting at a pumping and how many ounces do you pump every 24 hours.
@@bhargavig.m2589 I will try to make one on re-lactating. Thanks! It is possible to relactate, but it is a lot of work. It’s easier if baby will latch of the breast but it’s still possible if you are pumping. The longer it’s been since baby has nursed, the harder it will be but it is possible.❤️
I’m on my 4 month breastfeeding journey and suddenly I feel like my milk is drying up. Everytime I breastfeed my baby I feel pain and soreness in my nipples which I don’t before. I am so scared right now since I want to nurse my baby longer. I have a feeling that the food that I have been eating daily affected my milk supply 😢
@@MrDavitrader18 The food that we eat, won’t usually increase or decrease supply. Things like peppermint and oregano can reduce supply for some moms. You should start to notice that your breasts don’t feel full anymore. This is normal. Your breasts should be feeling flat and empty but still making plenty of milk. As long as baby always has 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough. Painful and burning sensation on your nipples can be thrush. If you have thrush, you will have pain between feedings too. Baby would also have thrush if you do. Baby would have a thick white coating on their tongue. Another possibility is if you’re pregnant, you could be tender on your nipples. Or if baby’s position isn’t good, you will start to hurt. If baby is having teething pain, they will slip off of the nipple. Do any of those sound like a possibility?
So you mention how a mom's breast can feel empty and flat and how that is still a good thing. I'm six months post partum and three days ago just suddenly i started to feel empty and flat. What's concerning is im now changing dry diapers. Is it still normal
Baby should always have 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. If the diaper is heavy with urine, that will usually count as 2. How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? Does baby feed from the breast only?
@@fekilesepono5127 What’s considered a “wet diaper” can be lighter than we realize. I’ll link a short video here for you to check out. We definitely need to see those wet diapers. A sign of dehydration, can also be not seeing tears when she is crying or really sleepy and hard to wake up.. If you see those signs, she needs to see a doctor right away. Do you have a lactation counselor that you can see to do weighted feeds? If you can’t be seen by a lactation counselor, right away, you can call your doctor and see if you can have baby weighed in the office. Wet Diapers #Short th-cam.com/users/shortsxc5lsumyzBk?feature=share
Hi…my baby is one year old and teething and whenever i start feeding him he bites on nipples and not sucking the milk. From last 2-3 days he did the same and now my breast milk stopped. I don’t know what to do but I really want to start feeding him again. Please help me
@@amardeep3075 are you able to pump milk? If so, how much do you get at each pumping session and about how much are you getting every 24 hours? Getting baby in a tighter position can help baby to not bite down on the nipple. If there is plenty of breast in baby’s mouth, their jaw cannot close. If baby slips down to the nipple, they can easily bite and cause damage.
You mentioned fenugreek can dry up breast milk, what about marshmallow root? I was advised to take both of those supplements… now I’m wondering if it has been drying me up. My babe is 7 months old. 😢
I haven’t had moms tell me that Marshmallow root has hurt supply. Fenugreek is occasionally associated with low supply but I really believe that a lot of that is because moms take herbs and wait for incense but what is needed for more milk is baby on the breast more or pumping more with lots of breast massage. Tell me what’s happening for you. Are you exclusively feeding from the breast? What signs are showing you that your supply is low? What do you think could be affecting supply?
I exclusively nurse. My baby is growing, but slowly. Babe doesn’t always act satiated after he pulls himself off. I think part of it could be due to his tongue tie, but in general he has always has a solid latch. When I pump even before nursing, I get very little. With my other three babies my milk always has dwindled too. I’ve never been able to maintain a milk supply for longer than 9 months. I’m wondering if stress is my issue?
@@the_sojournersbus that is very normal to not be able to get much extra milk before or after a feeding at this age. At this point your milk supply is regulated down just to what baby needs. At this point your body responds better to having baby nurse on the breast and baby is usually more efficient at removing the milk. It’s common for Mom to feel like their supply has dried up when it really hasn’t. When it is a little low, you can try to latch baby more often and for longer. Babies at this age are very active and might not want to sit still for a long nursing session, but you could hold baby during nap time and let him stay latched. I know it will seem like baby is not taking in much while they’re sleeping, but they are taking it a little bit and the stimulation of having babies mouth on the breast is very helpful for supply. You will know that baby getting enough to eat if you always see six or more wet diapers every 24 hours. Does baby seem more satisfied and not so fussy on the morning feeds? It’s normal for them to be fussier in the afternoon or evening. This is usually , because they are tired or overstimulated. It hurts to grow so quickly and time is usually the worst. It’s also normal to not feel like your breasts are full anymore but milk is made while baby is nursing. Do you have a baby scale or can you weigh at your doctor’s office. If you could weigh before and after nursing, that would show how much baby is getting. It will be more in the morning. Probably 3 to 5 ounces in the morning but then just 1 or 2 ounces a feeding in the afternoon.
This is so reassuring.I am an exclusive pumper.I have been overproducer 16-18 oz per pump and now drop to 9-12oz and I pump 3 times a day now. Thank you for letting me know nothing is wrong with me..I will apply your advice 😊I will still bring baby to the breast even if he doesn't like that 😊
I’m so glad that it’s helped! ❤️ Since you have an oversupply (forceful letdown goes with it). I want to mention some other problems that you might see, besides baby not wanting to feed at the breast. Babies of moms with a forceful letdown/oversupply may have some of these but not all: Baby may be extra gassy, tummy pains, have reflux, regular green or goopy poops. Baby may be high in weight gain but more often will be slow in weight gain. Mom will often struggle with clogged ducts. When you have this condition, you will have it with every baby, but every baby will handle it differently. Some barely show any signs and others will have most of them. I’m attaching a video playlist if you want to check that out. The first video just helps you to decide if you have it or not. You definitely know you do lol The next video helps you to understand it better and to control it. I hope these are helpful too. 🥰 th-cam.com/play/PLbqc4bXQcbyUzyNxG-w7tBtKLWA3NpzLe.html
@@marycahillclc my baby was a Nicu and they gave him a bottle feed I was getting a lot breastmilk and when we brought him home I am only getting .5-1oz and he can not latch what to should I do
To dry up your milk supply, you should -pump a small amount if you become engorged and uncomfortable. -apply cold compresses several times a day -take ibuprofen to stay comfortable - take Benadryl to dry up supply. ❤️
I had a preemie so I had to start with pumping as she couldn't latch on. I never did get more than about 3oz at a time. I'm more at 6 weeks and I had been breast feeding and supplementing with formula and pumping every 3 hours. I'm only getting about 4 or 5 ml each pump and she refuses to go to breast because they're just nothing there. Is there a way to come back from this?
3 oz pumping would be a perfect amount. If you had been able to pump that amount, then you can get back there. For increasing supply, i would pump a little more often if possible. If baby were exclusively taking breastmilk, she would probably be eating every 2 hours but longer stretches at night are fine. Here’s the big key; Adding lots of breast massage and holding baby skin to skin. These will greatly increase supply. You won’t see an increase for 3 to 5 days. Then it will slowly increase from there. Next would be to get her to the breast. It’s important to try to latch her at every feeding if possible but if she fusses, stop and try again later. Hold her while bottle feeding or just talking to her, with her face touching your bare breast. She needs to get comfortable with the breast again. I have a video that should help. I’ll get that link for you. ❤️
Hi, I wasnt able to breastfeed my baby on regular basis like 1-2 times a week. My baby is on formula. She is a year old now and i have second thoughts and want to feed her. My milk supply is too low only 10-15 drops when I pump. I tried nursing my baby but she bites my nipples and doesn’t feed. I feel directionless and really don’t know what to do. I don’t want to give up but I don’t know how to start feeding her again.
@@happymultiverse8243 It will be pretty hard to get baby back to the breast after baby is 1 year. You can try to get your supply up while pumping to be an exclusive pumper but at this point that would be a lot of work. If you want to start to pump you’ll need to pump every 2 to 3 hours during the day and you’ll need to pump every day. Before the pumping sessions you’ll need to add 5 to 10 minutes of massage before you pump. If you are only seeing drops then only pump for a few minutes after the drops have stopped. You must pump every day at the same time. So it’s a big commitment. It will take 3 to 5 days to even start to see an increase in supply, after you have been very consistent with your pumping. An increase with me and they start to see a few more drops . It will slowly increase from there. I know that you may feel bad because you didn’t continue breast-feeding earlier, but just know that your baby loves you no matter how you feed your baby. And formula is a good alternative to breastmilk.❤️
My left breast has very low supply while the other one is the exact opposite, so my baby always latch om my right boob. Another thing, my breastmilk has excessive lipase so I had to throw my 2 months of milk stash because it smells at tastes metallic. 😢 😭 i can only store my milk in the fridge for up to 3 days. Is there anything I can do to avoid lipase? I feel frustrated for having to throw all my milk stash which I tirelessly pumped for 2 months. 💔😭😭
We all have one breast that produces less than the other but for some moms it’s more noticeable. The good news is that the good side is making up for the slacker. There’s no need to worry about it. Baby will nurse more or you’ll pump more from the over producer. If baby has a favorite side, they may be causing the imbalance by nursing more or longer on that side but again, that’s totally fine. For the high lipase, there’s no need to throw it away unless baby won’t drink it. Most babies don’t mind it. It won’t hurt baby. When you have high Lipase, you’ll always have it. You can scald your milk right after pumping to stop the smell/taste from developing but that has to be done right after pumping it. Here’s my video on high lipase to explain more. ❤️ Why Does My Breastmilk Taste Sour? Is it High Lipase? th-cam.com/video/ZHKQu1Bxr6I/w-d-xo.html
@@marycahillclcthank you so much. This makes me feel better now. He didnt like the taste. If I scald it, can I cool it down then put in the freezer to store it?
@@lorainedomingo5402 Yes you can. Only do this when necessary. It does loose some nutrients to scald it. Sometimes baby will take it if mixed with fresh milk.
How do I become an oversupplier??? I want to have enough to store for work and I feel like I might just make enough - and even using my haaka is like maybe a little less than an ounce :/
Having an oversupply is a condition. It can be more difficult to deal with than an under supply. You can’t make yourself have an oversupply condition but you can increase your supply a bit. When a mom has a forceful letdown and oversupply (they go together) baby can have painful gas and really low or high weight gain and other issues. Moms with this condition have more engorgement and tend to get clogged duct and mastitis a lot. Having just enough is perfect. That’s how we were meant to be. When your supply regulates at around 6 or 8 weeks, it’s normal to not be able to get any or very little, extra milk between feedings. You should be able to pump around 2 ounces (it can be anywhere from 1/2 oz to 4 ounces) total if you are pumping in place of a feeding. When you’re gone at work, you should pump at least as often as baby eats. Baby will get your freshly pumped milk the very next day. If you won’t be able to pump at work, you can build a freezer stash but when you use that, it will lower your supply. To keep supply up, you need to pump as often as baby eats. After your freezer stash is gone, you’ll need to supplement with formula. You can continue to nurse just morning and night and supplement during the day but if you’d like to exclusively breastfeed, you’ll need to pump. Pumping should also include lots of massage massage to keep supply up. I have a couple of other videos that would be good for you to watch. I’ll link those here for you. How old is your baby?
I was an oversupplier after a month of pumping diligently and I will say I was grateful to be an oversupplier. I really don’t care what other people say about over supply being a condition. I benefited sooooo much. Now I’m 6 months post partum and struggling . My period is back and every month gets worse and worse. I would rather be an over supplier.
Every month i suffer from extreme low milk supply and this sudden drop is happens just in 1 day then need 5 6 days to recover n i know the reason is stress... How to recover fast and my baby is 6 and half month old..plz do reply
@@Amaavan Soft breast is totally normal. After a few weeks of breastfeeding, your breasts should start to feel flat most of the time. They should feel like they did before you were even pregnant. The full feeling that you had is engorgement/inflammation. Milk is made while baby is nursing or while you pump. There is still plenty of milk there for baby. This is a common misunderstanding about breastfeeding. You are doing great mommy! There is no need to supplement. As long as you are seeing wet diapers, you know that baby is getting enough. There may be times that baby seems unsatisfied. They are usually in the afternoon or evening. When baby is in a growth spurt, they don’t need or want more milk. It’s just that growing so quickly hurts. Breastmilk has natural painkillers in it and mommy’s arms are comforting. Baby may need to be switched back and forth between both breasts several times in a feeding or baby may need to be walked around to comfort them. This usually lasts a few days. You are doing great mommy ❤️
My cold meds and lozenges combined with milk blisters n clogging had dried up my supply... My baby is 9.5 mo , n im only producing 50 ml every 3-4 hrs now (used to be 180 ml before taking these meds for a prolonged amount of time)... is it still possible to increase supply?
@sandratang5970 Yes, you can definitely increase supply. Are you an exclusive pumper? Does baby feed directly from the breast too? Has baby started some solids? Is baby getting some formula or previously pumped milk?
@@marycahillclc yes i am an exclusive pumper, baby stopped dbf since 4 mo old... and yes she has started solids since 6 mo old.. i never stocked breastmilk so she has been on formula to get to 600 ml of milk a day.. any advice mary? Thank u
@@sansandra123 1st off, it’s important to be very consistent on pumping. Try to pump at around the same times every day. If you pump every 3 hours during the day, you’ll need to stay in that schedule. If you don’t pump for a long stretch one day, that can really affect supply. Add lots of breast massage before each pumping session. At least 10 min of massage before and then breast compressions during pumping. A breast pump doesn’t have the same stimulation as baby at the breast, so massage will add the stimulation. -It will take 3 to 5 days of consistent pumping with massage to start to see an increase. Then it will slowly keep increasing. - It’s normal to see less milk in the evening but that milk is slightly higher in fat. - Its normal to see an average of 30 to 45 mls an hour during the day. It will be higher in the morning and lower at night. It takes a lot of work but you can do it! ❤️ If it gets overwhelming, just know that even a small amount of breastmilk is still very beneficial for baby. 🥰
My baby is 6 months old and doesn't want the breast at all anymore, so I also had to use forumla to supplement. I want yo breastfeed again, but baby is really fussy. Is it too late to breastfeed?
This video will help to get baby back to the breast. How long has it been since baby would latch at the breast? Have you been pumping on a regular basis? How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? th-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mary, my babe is 4.5 months and having longer stretches of sleep at night without feedings. If I’m nursing during the day every 2-3hrs from 7am-10pm is my milk supply protected? Thanks!
Forgot to ask, if babe’s first feed in the morning finishes one side of the breast and then eats a little on the other side, do I start on that side at the next feeding? Thank you for your time ❤
Your milk supply will stay up to match whatever baby is taking out. If baby wakes in the night do you nurse baby? Your body responds by making milk, in not only how much baby takes out but also the time of day that it’s removed. If baby should change up feeding times and want to nurse at night, you might have less milk but no worries at all, that milk will be a little higher in fat. Sometimes, if baby is teething or sick they’ll want to nurse more often. ❤️
@@dianaf6055 I would start on the opposite side that you started on last time. Baby should nurse as long as possible on one side then when baby seems full and done, offer the 2nd side. Baby may only be on that 2nd side for a few seconds but may stay a few more minutes. After baby is a few months old like your little one, you can usually start to feed on just one side each feeding. Still offer the 2nd side but as baby gets better at removing milk and gets more easily distracted by looking around, they’ll not want or need that 2nd side. Is baby having lots of wet diapers? Gaining weight well? Have you been concerned about your supply? If so, what signs are making you feel concerned?
@@marycahillclc Baby is in the sleep regression phase and her pediatrician advised to not nurse her back to sleep, so I rock her (which may bite me later). She is still being swaddled so self-soothing wouldn’t work. Baby eats from both only as the first meal of the morning, afterwards she’ll nurse on one breast per session and then both breasts at bedtime. Her diapers and weight are all normal. I was getting concerned because my menstrual cycle came twice so far since birth (8 weeks pp & 19 weeks pp). Just so I understand, if baby eats from Breast-A and I offer Breast-B but eats for only a couple minutes, at the next feeding wouldn’t I start with Breast-B since she was only on it for a couple minutes? Thank you!
@@dianaf6055 yes. Start on side B at the next feeding, even if baby was only on for a few minutes. Sleep regression sucks but it shouldn’t last long. There are different schools of thought on letting baby self sooth or swaddling without nursing. I feel that it’s best to nurse baby back to sleep in the first few months because that short nursing session gives them slightly more fat and I think it’s best to respond to baby’s cues for baby to feel secure. But I totally understand the theory of teaching baby to self soothe. Read up on both sides and decide what’s best for you. The research is just so conflicting. 🤷♀️ here’s 2 views. llli.org/breastfeeding-info/sleep-training-or-not/ www.laleche.org.uk/letting-babies-cry-facts-behind-studies/ Some moms start their period back in the 1st few weeks but for many it’s a few months. Mom‘s that nursed more around the clock usually wait longer before their period returns but some moms see their period again soon no matter what they do. There’s generally no need to be concerned That you started your period again.
That’s great that you’re fully feeding from the breast. As long as baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they are getting enough. How old is baby?
If you are exclusively feeding from the breast and no problem arise like engorgement that’s uncomfortable and doesn’t feel better after nursing or a clogged duct, you shouldn’t need to pump. It’s always a good idea to have a pump on hand. A manual pump is good. Or to know how to hand express. If you are ever away from baby longer than expected, it’s good to hand express or pump. If that happens, you can even just express into a sink and not store it. This will keep supply up but even more importantly, it keeps from getting engorged or a clogged duct. ❤️
@@marycahillclc what if I when I do pump I’m only getting an oz half an oz per breast? Is that normal. How am I supposed to know baby is getting enough.
@@angelramon9107 How old is baby? Do you give baby any supplement (formula, donor milk or previously pumped milk)? If you are exclusively feeding from the breast and baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough. It’s very normal to see only drops when pumping, if you’re exclusively feeding from the breast after about 6 weeks postpartum. This is because your body regulates to just what baby is taking out.
@@marycahillclc he is 5 weeks old.. no supplement just strictly breastfeeding.. I was breastfeeding and pumping up until a week ago I stopped pumping, I was able to make a stash pumping 3-4 oz.. I stopped pumping for a few days and went back to pumping and could only get 1 oz or half an oz each breast…. Made me wonder if baby was getting enough milk!? But no supplements just my breast.
This is just so emotional for me. Especially the fact that i returned to work. 🥺🥺🥺 yesterday throughout my work shift i pumped 6 1/2 ounces. Today isn’t going so well. I’m Not going to give up as much as i feel like a failure. But this information is truly helpful.
You’re not a failure 🥰 Baby loves you know matter how you feed them ❤️ but let’s get breastfeeding on track. You’re really just a little low. Keep in mind that your pumping output will be less in the afternoon so don’t be stressed if you see less the rest of the day. Did everything make sense in the video? Add stimulation (lots of massage) before your pumping. Add some heat if you if you can. Try to take a deep breath and relax your shoulders while you’re pumping. Look at videos of baby if possible. 🥰 Are you able to nurse baby right as you leave from work and soon after work?
@@marycahillclc thank you. I do Nurse before I go to work and it only takes me about 30 minutes to get home from work and as soon as I come home from work I nurse with her again. I’m definitely going to try the warm compresses during pumping and just looking at pictures of her. I’ll also massage my breast before pumping I wasn’t doing all of those things before and I really hope that it helps. Thank you for your response. 🫶🏽
شكرا جزيلا على هذا الفديو لي طفل في عمر 3 اشهر كان يرضع رضاعة طبيعية من الثدي في النهار وفي اليل اعطيه الحليب الاصطناعي من البيبرونة وبعدها مرضت مدة اسبوع ولم استطع اعطاؤه الثدي طوال الوقت فنشف صدري في ضرف اسبوع اجد قطرة فقط وكذلك ابني يرفض بشدة الثدي فانا في حيرة وخيبة كبيرة استعمل الشفاط عدة مرات في اليوم وحتى في الليل لكن لا اجد تحسن انا منهارة ساعيديني ارجوكي فانتي الوحيدة ااتي اقتنعت بها من خلال معلوماتك وشكرا حبيبتي
Oh mommy, I’m so sorry that I’m just now answering. How is it going now? You can get through a nursing strike but you need to offer the best at every feeding. If baby cry’s and doesn’t want it, stop right away then offer again at the next feeding. You’ll need to pump, along with breast massage at every feeding. ❤️
I truly feel like I'm drying up. My baby is about to be 2 months old and my supplies is not enough to feed him. I don't want to give up on feeding him breast milk even if I have to supplement with formula he is technically my fourth child, but my third pregnancy I had no issues with the first two pregnancies I was able to feed my first born strictly breast milk until he was almost two and a half and my second pregnancy. I was able to feed twins both breast milk and formula but the supply was there until they were 2 years old. I mainly gave them formula in the daytime as needed at night the mostly breastfed and were full. It's heartbreaking and very stressful this feeling of not being able to feed him. I tried fenugreek and mothers tea also liquid gold. All those products just gave me gas and the baby. They have not helped.
@@binanyagami9595 Fenugreek and other galactagogue, are mostly not proven to not be very effective. For some moms, fenugreek can actually lower supply. You sound very experienced and have done an amazing job at breast-feeding your children. When you had twins, you probably felt a little engorged for longer and more often. Has baby been checked for a tongue tie? Have you seen a chiropractor? Do you have pain at the nipple? Is there a clicking sound when baby is nursing at the breast?
@@marycahillclc He has never been checked for Tang Thai. I didn't know that was something that could possibly be going on with him. I'm definitely going to have the doctor take a look when I take him for his 2 months check up. As far as nipple pain he would eat to wear. Yes my nipples would be sore and I would put some medicated wipes that I was given to use in cases where these chopping the nipples. When he eats there is no clicking sounds. I made sure before I left the hospital. His latch was good but I have noticed when he is frustrated he would push away and the latch will break and you'll pretty much just have the nipple in his mouth which is the cause of the nipple pain. But the other feeling I was describing it when the let down of milk comes out. It hurts as if it's my very first time latching him on. I truly appreciate your videos and you reaching out and helping me in this tough time that I'm currently going through. Just want to say thank you and may the good Lord bless you in so many ways ❣️
@@binanyagami9595 I’m so sorry that it’s been rough😢. Thank you for the blessing! I truly appreciate that❤️ Your dr may refer you to a pediatric dentist or Ear Nose and Throat Dr to check for ties.
Hi, my baby is 5 and half month old now. I used to breastfeed and giving formula too because I was not sure if my milk is enough or not so I was doing that. And in between I was pumping in 5 hrs gap I used to get 120 ml at night and in noon times 30 ml but not regular in pumping, once I completed 9 weeks my milk supply comes fully down then also I used to take baby and breast feed after as usual bottle I was giving, but since last month . I. e., baby was 4 that month I got sciatica, so doctor suggested to take full bed rest so from that time onwards full to full bottle feeding (formula). Now as God grace I am fine with my health but if I take baby to latch it refuses like anything and never comes to me in feeding time,. If I force my baby it starts cry heavily . So I stopped that I have consulted lactation people too they told more often you need to pump but now my current situation hardly getting 5 drops, some times I do dry Pump (no milk) . I am really fed up mam with this, because starting days I used to feed my baby at least little or some ml but now no milk atall, starting days I used to get let down but now I felt so bad, I consult more lactation people, as per they say I followed, 😢 but,,, no words, I loved your videos very kind hearted mam you are ❤
@@bhargavig.m2589 I have a couple of videos for you. If you’d like baby to get back to the breast, this one will help. Even if you have no milk, having baby on the breast, will increase your milk supply. It’s important to not let baby get upset. When offering the breast, stop as soon as baby starts to fuss. Let baby be near your bare breast as often as possible. Hold baby skin to skin. This video will explain more. How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? th-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/w-d-xo.html
@@bhargavig.m2589 These videos will help with understanding what’s needed to increase supply. The one that you’ve already watched also covers it. When you’re pumping you have to add lots and lots of breast massage to make up for baby not being on the breast. You need to pump on a regular basis. I would try to stay at 2 1/2 to 3 hours throughout the day. Until your supply increases, you should not go longer than two, 4 hour stretches during the night until your supply is at least slightly better. Try to be patient with yourself. It will take 3 to 5 days to start to see an increase. If you’re only seeing a few drops now, you will start to see more drops in a few days. Also, keep in mind that we have more milk in the morning than we do in the afternoon/evening. This is the way our bodies are supposed to make milk. The milk in the first part of the day has slightly less fat in it but is higher in volume. ALWAYS do THIS to make enough milk! th-cam.com/video/sbUAfL-iO6o/w-d-xo.html MAKE more milk by MOVING more milk! th-cam.com/video/sVTruIorN68/w-d-xo.html Power Pumping Schedule th-cam.com/video/1j5xKADY4cA/w-d-xo.html
Your channel is SUPER helpful! My baby was born and was in the NICU for 75 days and I was an overproducer. Now that she’s been home, I get 4-6oz per pump. I thought something was wrong with me, but you explaining that my breast have now regulated to my babies needs makes sense. Thank you ❤
I’m glad that it helped and I’m glad that baby is home now ❤️
@@marycahillclcShe was born 15 weeks ago at 2.57lbs. Now she’s 8.2oz from being exclusively breastfed ❤
Thank you so much, you said exactly what made me so down, thinking my milk supply is very low. I don‘t leak, breasts are lighter, I felt like a failure of a mother, I love breastfeeding my baby. I‘m gonna do as you said.
This is the absolute most helpful video I’ve seen. So much information in this short video. My supply was immaculate in the first few weeks, then it dropped significantly to the point where I had to supplement with formula because I was pumping less than an ounce and he was super fussy at the breast. As of late I’ve been doing so much research & saw everyone recommending lactation treats & supplements. I’ve tried legendairy liquid gold, fenugreek, lactation cookies, emergency brownies, NOTHING worked. I saw no change in my supply. I was pumping 3oz or less each session. I stopped breastfeeding & was exclusively pumping while taking these products. Thank yu so much for this video. So many things I thought were right, is actually the opposite. Im going to stop taking fenugreek & start nursing my son again.
Thank yu! ❤
You can do this mommy! I’m so happy when moms know and understand what truly increases supply. 🥰
How old is baby?
He will be four months on the 19th ❤ he’s growing so fast & so is his appetite. I’m grateful for this information because I was super ready to quit. But I realized that my son would vomit excessively while I was supplementing with formula & breast milk. It’s been 8 days of him being strictly on breastmilk but I haven’t seen any changes. I’ve been pumping constantly but only breastfeeding at night.
I’m a new mommy and this so helpful , I just came across this and it helped so much.
This is so helpful! Around 6 weeks my baby started crying more often at the breast after a short time and I was convinced that I didn’t have enough milk so I started exclusively pumping. I totally miss breastfeeding. He was such a good eater before I thought something was wrong with me. I’m trying this asap
The bit you can do it really lifted my spirit! Thank you for this video!
Hey Mary. Thank you for being a great help to moms everywhere. Your kindness is palpable via screen. I wanted to ask you: How can one get a virtual one-on-one consult with you? Your website link doesn't seem to work for me... Thanks for your help. ♡
Oh sorry, I’ll check that. You can email me to set up an appointment at themilkywaybf@gmail.com
I don’t mind answering questions here in TH-cam but I know that sometimes it’s just best to speak ❤️
Im a new subscriber ilove your videos and I learning a lot thanks 😊
Awesome! How old is your baby? 💜
@@marycahillclc she turned 1 month yesterday
@@mikamonika1737 that’s great! Is everything going well?
Not really she doesn't 💩 everyday 🙇♀️
thank you for this video. very helpful and educational!
My wife said that she suddenly experienced dry breastfeeding after she got flu. She've been experiencing it for 4 days now. Baby is almost 1 year old now. Is it possible that it is a mark for ending her breastfeeding journey? I hope you notice my concern.
Being sick can sometimes reduce milk supply. For some moms, the body can have a hard time having a letdown. Putting baby to the breast more often will bring it back up but it takes 3 to 5 days to see an increase.
Is baby still having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours?
Thank you I’m currently stressing I breastfed all my children and I’m freaking out that I can’t make enough
Did the video help you to know that your supply isn’t low?
Do you want to share more about your situation? ❤️
I was going from being able to get 4oz every day for the first month to 3 times a week then to once a week and now none and I feel like he fusses and cries because he can’t drink as much as he used to when I was full all the time! It’s been 4 days currently that I only produce barely enough for him to take a little nap and cry again after a while.. I’m currently a human pacifier for him but it makes me sad how empty my breast feel and how I don’t hear him swallow much!
@@susieqhernandez8373 You probably understand this from watching the video but…
That all sounds very normal. If you are pumping at random times or between feedings, you can expect to get a larger amount like 4 ounces in the first 3 or 4 weeks. Then for most moms, that random pumping output will decrease to just drops or nothing by around 8 weeks.
Our bodies are designed to make exactly what baby needs. In the first weeks we have hormones released telling your body to start making milk. This is why we can pump more in those first few weeks. After that, we make just what baby takes out. I know that feels like it’s just barely enough, but we have to think about it differently. It’s not “barely enough”. It’s “exactly enough”. It’s the perfect amount!❤️
It’s very normal and actually a good thing for your breast to fill flat and empty just like before you were even pregnant. Milk is not stored in your breasts, it’s produced while you nurse or pump. If baby is hungrier on some days, they can still get more milk. It will come out slower, but it will be higher in fat content. When baby is fussy or wanting to eat more often, that extra fat is exactly what they need.
Babies will cluster. Sometimes you won’t really notice it but other times it’s extreme. It will change from time to time. Babies will cluster feed for a few days or a week (or more) and then not so much for a few days or a week. When baby is cluster feeding, you’ll know that’s what it is because baby is still having plenty of wet diapers, (if you are exclusively breastfeeding) and will seem satisfied in the first part of the day. By afternoon through evening, that’s when they will seem like they aren’t getting enough. Baby will cry and be super upset during this part of the day, it can definitely look like hunger, but it’s actually that baby is overly tired, overly stimulated or hurting. Baby’s gums will hurt from time to time, even though you won’t see teeth for many weeks, and it’s uncomfortable to grow so quickly.
Your letdown will be less forceful after a few weeks. That can look like baby is not getting enough because they’re not drinking so quickly.
With all of that to say, we do want to be sure that baby is always getting enough and something else isn’t going on. So I have a few more questions.
How old is baby?
How is baby’s weight gain?
Are you exclusively breastfeeding?
How many wet diapers does baby have every 24 hours?
@@marycahillclc my baby is almost three months, from my babies 1 month appt he was gaining great weight, I’m exclusively breastfeeding but I pump when I feel full and after my son eats and I still have a lot. But this past week I’ve been very low on my supply of milk only enough to feed him but not for my freezer stash. Some days I feel very empty and other days he’s practically choking from how much I have. Wet diapers are I want to say as often as I feed him so if I feed him every two hours I’m changing a wet diaper before I feed him. Some times it a lot and sometimes it a little wet. He sleeps threw the night with only 1 feeding from 11pm to 2am or 3am then wakes up at 7am to feed. I feel like I wake up engorged then all day he’s feeding and I don’t have “enough” and my breast feel empty and I don’t hear him swallow much.
I need your help for relactation, after delivery when my baby was small he didn't take breast feed.After a lot of effort, he didn't take the breastfeed, because of which the breastmilk dries up. Now after 4 months I want to get him on breastfeed again. Is this possible?
It is possible but it would be a lot of work and might take many weeks.
Did you pump for a while? How much milk were you able to pump at a session and about how much (ounces/mls) per day?
Are you wanting to latch baby or be an exclusive pumper?
Can you make video on relactation please
I've been breastfeeding now for 7 going on 8 months now I'm hanging in there
I'm late coming to this video, but i hope you will see this and respond. This was super helpful information. I have an almost 6 week old baby girl and have had great supply until I got mastitis and took the 10 day antibiotic regimine. I continued to breastfeed throughout but baby would still be hungry after being at the breasts back and forth for an hour or more. We began supplementing with formula at night and attempting to pump before bed in hopes of building supply to feed at night and now i have a cranky hungry baby who isnt getting enough from me and is gassy and uncomfortable with formula. How can i get my production back up enough to keep her happy during the day in addition to producing enough extra to bottle feed at night without relying on formula?
Hi mommy! ❤️
I’ve not seen antibiotics cause a dip in supply but occasionally a severe illness can affect supply.
At around 6 to 8 weeks, our supply does go down to just what baby takes out.
Is baby seeming unsatisfied all day or just at times? When you pump, how much are you getting at a pumping and how many ounces do you pump every 24 hours.
Thank you so much your advice is so relaxing and reassuring 💞💞 gonna try little baby vacation
Oh good! Enjoy baby while you build your supply🥰 How old is your baby?
Can relactation is possible, can you make video on that,
@@bhargavig.m2589 I will try to make one on re-lactating. Thanks!
It is possible to relactate, but it is a lot of work. It’s easier if baby will latch of the breast but it’s still possible if you are pumping. The longer it’s been since baby has nursed, the harder it will be but it is possible.❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you mam 😍
I’m on my 4 month breastfeeding journey and suddenly I feel like my milk is drying up. Everytime I breastfeed my baby I feel pain and soreness in my nipples which I don’t before. I am so scared right now since I want to nurse my baby longer. I have a feeling that the food that I have been eating daily affected my milk supply 😢
@@MrDavitrader18 The food that we eat, won’t usually increase or decrease supply. Things like peppermint and oregano can reduce supply for some moms.
You should start to notice that your breasts don’t feel full anymore. This is normal. Your breasts should be feeling flat and empty but still making plenty of milk. As long as baby always has 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough.
Painful and burning sensation on your nipples can be thrush. If you have thrush, you will have pain between feedings too. Baby would also have thrush if you do. Baby would have a thick white coating on their tongue.
Another possibility is if you’re pregnant, you could be tender on your nipples. Or if baby’s position isn’t good, you will start to hurt. If baby is having teething pain, they will slip off of the nipple.
Do any of those sound like a possibility?
So you mention how a mom's breast can feel empty and flat and how that is still a good thing. I'm six months post partum and three days ago just suddenly i started to feel empty and flat. What's concerning is im now changing dry diapers. Is it still normal
Baby should always have 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. If the diaper is heavy with urine, that will usually count as 2.
How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours?
Does baby feed from the breast only?
@@marycahillclc yes ma'am I've been exclusively breastfeeding, and I'll change about three or two full wet diapers daily.
@@fekilesepono5127 Does baby seem fussy and hungry?
Has baby’s growth been good?
@@marycahillclc only at night does she fuss, though last night was better, even with the feeling of emptiness in the breast
@@fekilesepono5127 What’s considered a “wet diaper” can be lighter than we realize. I’ll link a short video here for you to check out.
We definitely need to see those wet diapers. A sign of dehydration, can also be not seeing tears when she is crying or really sleepy and hard to wake up.. If you see those signs, she needs to see a doctor right away.
Do you have a lactation counselor that you can see to do weighted feeds? If you can’t be seen by a lactation counselor, right away, you can call your doctor and see if you can have baby weighed in the office.
Wet Diapers #Short
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Hi…my baby is one year old and teething and whenever i start feeding him he bites on nipples and not sucking the milk. From last 2-3 days he did the same and now my breast milk stopped. I don’t know what to do but I really want to start feeding him again. Please help me
@@amardeep3075 are you able to pump milk? If so, how much do you get at each pumping session and about how much are you getting every 24 hours?
Getting baby in a tighter position can help baby to not bite down on the nipple. If there is plenty of breast in baby’s mouth, their jaw cannot close. If baby slips down to the nipple, they can easily bite and cause damage.
You mentioned fenugreek can dry up breast milk, what about marshmallow root? I was advised to take both of those supplements… now I’m wondering if it has been drying me up. My babe is 7 months old. 😢
I haven’t had moms tell me that Marshmallow root has hurt supply. Fenugreek is occasionally associated with low supply but I really believe that a lot of that is because moms take herbs and wait for incense but what is needed for more milk is baby on the breast more or pumping more with lots of breast massage.
Tell me what’s happening for you. Are you exclusively feeding from the breast? What signs are showing you that your supply is low? What do you think could be affecting supply?
I exclusively nurse. My baby is growing, but slowly. Babe doesn’t always act satiated after he pulls himself off. I think part of it could be due to his tongue tie, but in general he has always has a solid latch. When I pump even before nursing, I get very little. With my other three babies my milk always has dwindled too. I’ve never been able to maintain a milk supply for longer than 9 months. I’m wondering if stress is my issue?
@@the_sojournersbus that is very normal to not be able to get much extra milk before or after a feeding at this age. At this point your milk supply is regulated down just to what baby needs. At this point your body responds better to having baby nurse on the breast and baby is usually more efficient at removing the milk. It’s common for Mom to feel like their supply has dried up when it really hasn’t.
When it is a little low, you can try to latch baby more often and for longer. Babies at this age are very active and might not want to sit still for a long nursing session, but you could hold baby during nap time and let him stay latched. I know it will seem like baby is not taking in much while they’re sleeping, but they are taking it a little bit and the stimulation of having babies mouth on the breast is very helpful for supply.
You will know that baby getting enough to eat if you always see six or more wet diapers every 24 hours.
Does baby seem more satisfied and not so fussy on the morning feeds? It’s normal for them to be fussier in the afternoon or evening. This is usually , because they are tired or overstimulated. It hurts to grow so quickly and time is usually the worst.
It’s also normal to not feel like your breasts are full anymore but milk is made while baby is nursing.
Do you have a baby scale or can you weigh at your doctor’s office. If you could weigh before and after nursing, that would show how much baby is getting. It will be more in the morning. Probably 3 to 5 ounces in the morning but then just 1 or 2 ounces a feeding in the afternoon.
Thank you ! I will work harder supply more breast milk for my baby
You’re doing a great job mommy!❤️
Thank you so much your video supported me
This is so reassuring.I am an exclusive pumper.I have been overproducer 16-18 oz per pump and now drop to 9-12oz and I pump 3 times a day now.
Thank you for letting me know nothing is wrong with me..I will apply your advice 😊I will still bring baby to the breast even if he doesn't like that 😊
I’m so glad that it’s helped! ❤️
Since you have an oversupply (forceful letdown goes with it). I want to mention some other problems that you might see, besides baby not wanting to feed at the breast.
Babies of moms with a forceful letdown/oversupply may have some of these but not all: Baby may be extra gassy, tummy pains, have reflux, regular green or goopy poops. Baby may be high in weight gain but more often will be slow in weight gain. Mom will often struggle with clogged ducts.
When you have this condition, you will have it with every baby, but every baby will handle it differently. Some barely show any signs and others will have most of them.
I’m attaching a video playlist if you want to check that out. The first video just helps you to decide if you have it or not. You definitely know you do lol The next video helps you to understand it better and to control it. I hope these are helpful too. 🥰
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my baby was a Nicu and they gave him a bottle feed I was getting a lot breastmilk and when we brought him home I am only getting .5-1oz and he can not latch what to should I do
Thank you so much
In america if new mom does not want to breastfeed how can she stop her breastfeed
To dry up your milk supply, you should
-pump a small amount if you become engorged and uncomfortable.
-apply cold compresses several times a day
-take ibuprofen to stay comfortable
- take Benadryl to dry up supply.
❤️
I had a preemie so I had to start with pumping as she couldn't latch on. I never did get more than about 3oz at a time. I'm more at 6 weeks and I had been breast feeding and supplementing with formula and pumping every 3 hours. I'm only getting about 4 or 5 ml each pump and she refuses to go to breast because they're just nothing there. Is there a way to come back from this?
3 oz pumping would be a perfect amount. If you had been able to pump that amount, then you can get back there.
For increasing supply, i would pump a little more often if possible. If baby were exclusively taking breastmilk, she would probably be eating every 2 hours but longer stretches at night are fine.
Here’s the big key; Adding lots of breast massage and holding baby skin to skin. These will greatly increase supply. You won’t see an increase for 3 to 5 days. Then it will slowly increase from there.
Next would be to get her to the breast. It’s important to try to latch her at every feeding if possible but if she fusses, stop and try again later. Hold her while bottle feeding or just talking to her, with her face touching your bare breast. She needs to get comfortable with the breast again. I have a video that should help. I’ll get that link for you. ❤️
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Hi, I wasnt able to breastfeed my baby on regular basis like 1-2 times a week. My baby is on formula. She is a year old now and i have second thoughts and want to feed her. My milk supply is too low only 10-15 drops when I pump. I tried nursing my baby but she bites my nipples and doesn’t feed. I feel directionless and really don’t know what to do. I don’t want to give up but I don’t know how to start feeding her again.
Just to be sure that I understand. You’ve breastfed baby 1-2 times a week since birth?
@@marycahillclc yes, very rarely. She was bottlefed. I would rarely feed her. I still get milk when i pump but less than 5 ml.
@@happymultiverse8243 It will be pretty hard to get baby back to the breast after baby is 1 year. You can try to get your supply up while pumping to be an exclusive pumper but at this point that would be a lot of work. If you want to start to pump you’ll need to pump every 2 to 3 hours during the day and you’ll need to pump every day.
Before the pumping sessions you’ll need to add 5 to 10 minutes of massage before you pump. If you are only seeing drops then only pump for a few minutes after the drops have stopped.
You must pump every day at the same time. So it’s a big commitment. It will take 3 to 5 days to even start to see an increase in supply, after you have been very consistent with your pumping. An increase with me and they start to see a few more drops . It will slowly increase from there.
I know that you may feel bad because you didn’t continue breast-feeding earlier, but just know that your baby loves you no matter how you feed your baby. And formula is a good alternative to breastmilk.❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you so much. It was very kind of you to make me understand things in such detailed manner. A big gratitude❤️
My left breast has very low supply while the other one is the exact opposite, so my baby always latch om my right boob. Another thing, my breastmilk has excessive lipase so I had to throw my 2 months of milk stash because it smells at tastes metallic. 😢 😭 i can only store my milk in the fridge for up to 3 days. Is there anything I can do to avoid lipase? I feel frustrated for having to throw all my milk stash which I tirelessly pumped for 2 months. 💔😭😭
We all have one breast that produces less than the other but for some moms it’s more noticeable. The good news is that the good side is making up for the slacker. There’s no need to worry about it. Baby will nurse more or you’ll pump more from the over producer. If baby has a favorite side, they may be causing the imbalance by nursing more or longer on that side but again, that’s totally fine.
For the high lipase, there’s no need to throw it away unless baby won’t drink it. Most babies don’t mind it. It won’t hurt baby.
When you have high Lipase, you’ll always have it. You can scald your milk right after pumping to stop the smell/taste from developing but that has to be done right after pumping it.
Here’s my video on high lipase to explain more. ❤️
Why Does My Breastmilk Taste Sour? Is it High Lipase?
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@@marycahillclcthank you so much. This makes me feel better now. He didnt like the taste. If I scald it, can I cool it down then put in the freezer to store it?
@@lorainedomingo5402 Yes you can. Only do this when necessary. It does loose some nutrients to scald it.
Sometimes baby will take it if mixed with fresh milk.
How do I become an oversupplier??? I want to have enough to store for work and I feel like I might just make enough - and even using my haaka is like maybe a little less than an ounce :/
Having an oversupply is a condition. It can be more difficult to deal with than an under supply. You can’t make yourself have an oversupply condition but you can increase your supply a bit. When a mom has a forceful letdown and oversupply (they go together) baby can have painful gas and really low or high weight gain and other issues. Moms with this condition have more engorgement and tend to get clogged duct and mastitis a lot.
Having just enough is perfect. That’s how we were meant to be.
When your supply regulates at around 6 or 8 weeks, it’s normal to not be able to get any or very little, extra milk between feedings. You should be able to pump around 2 ounces (it can be anywhere from 1/2 oz to 4 ounces) total if you are pumping in place of a feeding.
When you’re gone at work, you should pump at least as often as baby eats. Baby will get your freshly pumped milk the very next day. If you won’t be able to pump at work, you can build a freezer stash but when you use that, it will lower your supply. To keep supply up, you need to pump as often as baby eats.
After your freezer stash is gone, you’ll need to supplement with formula. You can continue to nurse just morning and night and supplement during the day but if you’d like to exclusively breastfeed, you’ll need to pump.
Pumping should also include lots of massage massage to keep supply up.
I have a couple of other videos that would be good for you to watch. I’ll link those here for you.
How old is your baby?
Cassidy, this one would be good for returning to work. ❤️. th-cam.com/video/m1xSP3jknQM/w-d-xo.html
Here’s one on supply. I know your supply is good but it will help for building an extra supply. th-cam.com/video/DE5oO8RRDbI/w-d-xo.html
I was an oversupplier after a month of pumping diligently and I will say I was grateful to be an oversupplier. I really don’t care what other people say about over supply being a condition. I benefited sooooo much. Now I’m 6 months post partum and struggling . My period is back and every month gets worse and worse. I would rather be an over supplier.
Hii..... My baby is 3 month old he is not leaking my breast milk he is fully depend on formula milk but i want to give him my milk so what can i do?
Will he latch at the breast at all? If not, did he ever and how long ago was that?
Are you able to pump any milk? If so, how much?
Every month i suffer from extreme low milk supply and this sudden drop is happens just in 1 day then need 5 6 days to recover n i know the reason is stress... How to recover fast and my baby is 6 and half month old..plz do reply
Feeding baby from the breast or are you pumping?
What signs are showing you that your supply is low?
@@marycahillclc breastfeeding but during low supply I hand express and then bottle feed
@@Amaavan What is happening to let you know when supply is low? Is baby crying? Is baby not having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours?
@@marycahillclc breast get soft so I start doing hand express to feed
@@Amaavan Soft breast is totally normal. After a few weeks of breastfeeding, your breasts should start to feel flat most of the time. They should feel like they did before you were even pregnant. The full feeling that you had is engorgement/inflammation.
Milk is made while baby is nursing or while you pump. There is still plenty of milk there for baby. This is a common misunderstanding about breastfeeding.
You are doing great mommy! There is no need to supplement. As long as you are seeing wet diapers, you know that baby is getting enough.
There may be times that baby seems unsatisfied. They are usually in the afternoon or evening. When baby is in a growth spurt, they don’t need or want more milk. It’s just that growing so quickly hurts. Breastmilk has natural painkillers in it and mommy’s arms are comforting. Baby may need to be switched back and forth between both breasts several times in a feeding or baby may need to be walked around to comfort them. This usually lasts a few days.
You are doing great mommy ❤️
Is there a way to get my breasts to leak when not feeding? I’m a breastfeeding mom without leakage
Nope. Some moms leak and some don’t. It’s not a sign of supply it’s just different plumbing lol. You really don’t want to leak. It really sucks.
I was given some medications that had dried up my breast milk? Is it possible to get it back and what can help me with it?
It will take some work but usually you can.
How old is baby? How long ago did your supply leave?
My cold meds and lozenges combined with milk blisters n clogging had dried up my supply... My baby is 9.5 mo , n im only producing 50 ml every 3-4 hrs now (used to be 180 ml before taking these meds for a prolonged amount of time)... is it still possible to increase supply?
@sandratang5970 Yes, you can definitely increase supply.
Are you an exclusive pumper? Does baby feed directly from the breast too?
Has baby started some solids?
Is baby getting some formula or previously pumped milk?
@@marycahillclc yes i am an exclusive pumper, baby stopped dbf since 4 mo old... and yes she has started solids since 6 mo old.. i never stocked breastmilk so she has been on formula to get to 600 ml of milk a day.. any advice mary? Thank u
@@sansandra123
1st off, it’s important to be very consistent on pumping. Try to pump at around the same times every day. If you pump every 3 hours during the day, you’ll need to stay in that schedule. If you don’t pump for a long stretch one day, that can really affect supply.
Add lots of breast massage before each pumping session. At least 10 min of massage before and then breast compressions during pumping. A breast pump doesn’t have the same stimulation as baby at the breast, so massage will add the stimulation.
-It will take 3 to 5 days of consistent pumping with massage to start to see an increase. Then it will slowly keep increasing.
- It’s normal to see less milk in the evening but that milk is slightly higher in fat.
- Its normal to see an average of 30 to 45 mls an hour during the day. It will be higher in the morning and lower at night.
It takes a lot of work but you can do it! ❤️
If it gets overwhelming, just know that even a small amount of breastmilk is still very beneficial for baby. 🥰
My baby is 6 months old and doesn't want the breast at all anymore, so I also had to use forumla to supplement. I want yo breastfeed again, but baby is really fussy. Is it too late to breastfeed?
This video will help to get baby back to the breast. How long has it been since baby would latch at the breast? Have you been pumping on a regular basis?
How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike?
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Hi Mary, my babe is 4.5 months and having longer stretches of sleep at night without feedings. If I’m nursing during the day every 2-3hrs from 7am-10pm is my milk supply protected? Thanks!
Forgot to ask, if babe’s first feed in the morning finishes one side of the breast and then eats a little on the other side, do I start on that side at the next feeding? Thank you for your time ❤
Your milk supply will stay up to match whatever baby is taking out. If baby wakes in the night do you nurse baby?
Your body responds by making milk, in not only how much baby takes out but also the time of day that it’s removed. If baby should change up feeding times and want to nurse at night, you might have less milk but no worries at all, that milk will be a little higher in fat. Sometimes, if baby is teething or sick they’ll want to nurse more often. ❤️
@@dianaf6055 I would start on the opposite side that you started on last time. Baby should nurse as long as possible on one side then when baby seems full and done, offer the 2nd side. Baby may only be on that 2nd side for a few seconds but may stay a few more minutes.
After baby is a few months old like your little one, you can usually start to feed on just one side each feeding. Still offer the 2nd side but as baby gets better at removing milk and gets more easily distracted by looking around, they’ll not want or need that 2nd side.
Is baby having lots of wet diapers?
Gaining weight well?
Have you been concerned about your supply? If so, what signs are making you feel concerned?
@@marycahillclc Baby is in the sleep regression phase and her pediatrician advised to not nurse her back to sleep, so I rock her (which may bite me later). She is still being swaddled so self-soothing wouldn’t work. Baby eats from both only as the first meal of the morning, afterwards she’ll nurse on one breast per session and then both breasts at bedtime. Her diapers and weight are all normal. I was getting concerned because my menstrual cycle came twice so far since birth (8 weeks pp & 19 weeks pp). Just so I understand, if baby eats from Breast-A and I offer Breast-B but eats for only a couple minutes, at the next feeding wouldn’t I start with Breast-B since she was only on it for a couple minutes? Thank you!
@@dianaf6055 yes. Start on side B at the next feeding, even if baby was only on for a few minutes.
Sleep regression sucks but it shouldn’t last long. There are different schools of thought on letting baby self sooth or swaddling without nursing. I feel that it’s best to nurse baby back to sleep in the first few months because that short nursing session gives them slightly more fat and I think it’s best to respond to baby’s cues for baby to feel secure. But I totally understand the theory of teaching baby to self soothe. Read up on both sides and decide what’s best for you. The research is just so conflicting. 🤷♀️ here’s 2 views.
llli.org/breastfeeding-info/sleep-training-or-not/
www.laleche.org.uk/letting-babies-cry-facts-behind-studies/
Some moms start their period back in the 1st few weeks but for many it’s a few months. Mom‘s that nursed more around the clock usually wait longer before their period returns but some moms see their period again soon no matter what they do. There’s generally no need to be concerned That you started your period again.
Will my breast milk dry if I do not have breast pump
No. As long as you keep milk moving. Hand expressing is even better for removing breastmilk.
Are you fully feeding from the breast?
@@marycahillclc yes fully feeding from the breast
That’s great that you’re fully feeding from the breast. As long as baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they are getting enough.
How old is baby?
Do I have to pump if I’m breastfeeding?
If you are exclusively feeding from the breast and no problem arise like engorgement that’s uncomfortable and doesn’t feel better after nursing or a clogged duct, you shouldn’t need to pump. It’s always a good idea to have a pump on hand. A manual pump is good. Or to know how to hand express.
If you are ever away from baby longer than expected, it’s good to hand express or pump. If that happens, you can even just express into a sink and not store it. This will keep supply up but even more importantly, it keeps from getting engorged or a clogged duct. ❤️
@@marycahillclc THANK YOU
@@marycahillclc what if I when I do pump I’m only getting an oz half an oz per breast? Is that normal. How am I supposed to know baby is getting enough.
@@angelramon9107 How old is baby? Do you give baby any supplement (formula, donor milk or previously pumped milk)?
If you are exclusively feeding from the breast and baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough.
It’s very normal to see only drops when pumping, if you’re exclusively feeding from the breast after about 6 weeks postpartum. This is because your body regulates to just what baby is taking out.
@@marycahillclc he is 5 weeks old.. no supplement just strictly breastfeeding.. I was breastfeeding and pumping up until a week ago I stopped pumping, I was able to make a stash pumping 3-4 oz.. I stopped pumping for a few days and went back to pumping and could only get 1 oz or half an oz each breast…. Made me wonder if baby was getting enough milk!? But no supplements just my breast.
This is just so emotional for me. Especially the fact that i returned to work. 🥺🥺🥺 yesterday throughout my work shift i pumped 6 1/2 ounces. Today isn’t going so well. I’m
Not going to give up as much as i feel like a failure. But this information is truly helpful.
You’re not a failure 🥰 Baby loves you know matter how you feed them ❤️ but let’s get breastfeeding on track. You’re really just a little low.
Keep in mind that your pumping output will be less in the afternoon so don’t be stressed if you see less the rest of the day.
Did everything make sense in the video?
Add stimulation (lots of massage) before your pumping. Add some heat if you if you can. Try to take a deep breath and relax your shoulders while you’re pumping. Look at videos of baby if possible. 🥰
Are you able to nurse baby right as you leave from work and soon after work?
@@marycahillclc thank you. I do Nurse before I go to work and it only takes me about 30 minutes to get home from work and as soon as I come home from work I nurse with her again. I’m definitely going to try the warm compresses during pumping and just looking at pictures of her. I’ll also massage my breast before pumping I wasn’t doing all of those things before and I really hope that it helps. Thank you for your response. 🫶🏽
@@dianaJuliusCristoLibertaLaCasa Be patient. It can take 3 to 5 days to even start to see an increase in supply. ❤️
I’m stressed 😭
😟 oh no, I’m so sorry. What’s happening mommy? Give me a lot of details about your situation so I might offer some suggestions.❤️
شكرا جزيلا على هذا الفديو لي طفل في عمر 3 اشهر كان يرضع رضاعة طبيعية من الثدي في النهار وفي اليل اعطيه الحليب الاصطناعي من البيبرونة وبعدها مرضت مدة اسبوع ولم استطع اعطاؤه الثدي طوال الوقت فنشف صدري في ضرف اسبوع اجد قطرة فقط وكذلك ابني يرفض بشدة الثدي فانا في حيرة وخيبة كبيرة استعمل الشفاط عدة مرات في اليوم وحتى في الليل لكن لا اجد تحسن انا منهارة ساعيديني ارجوكي فانتي الوحيدة ااتي اقتنعت بها من خلال معلوماتك وشكرا حبيبتي
Oh mommy, I’m so sorry that I’m just now answering. How is it going now?
You can get through a nursing strike but you need to offer the best at every feeding. If baby cry’s and doesn’t want it, stop right away then offer again at the next feeding.
You’ll need to pump, along with breast massage at every feeding. ❤️
Help 😢😭😭😭
What’s happening mommy? 💔
I truly feel like I'm drying up. My baby is about to be 2 months old and my supplies is not enough to feed him. I don't want to give up on feeding him breast milk even if I have to supplement with formula he is technically my fourth child, but my third pregnancy I had no issues with the first two pregnancies I was able to feed my first born strictly breast milk until he was almost two and a half and my second pregnancy. I was able to feed twins both breast milk and formula but the supply was there until they were 2 years old. I mainly gave them formula in the daytime as needed at night the mostly breastfed and were full. It's heartbreaking and very stressful this feeling of not being able to feed him. I tried fenugreek and mothers tea also liquid gold. All those products just gave me gas and the baby. They have not helped.
@@binanyagami9595 Fenugreek and other galactagogue, are mostly not proven to not be very effective. For some moms, fenugreek can actually lower supply.
You sound very experienced and have done an amazing job at breast-feeding your children.
When you had twins, you probably felt a little engorged for longer and more often.
Has baby been checked for a tongue tie? Have you seen a chiropractor? Do you have pain at the nipple? Is there a clicking sound when baby is nursing at the breast?
@@marycahillclc He has never been checked for Tang Thai. I didn't know that was something that could possibly be going on with him. I'm definitely going to have the doctor take a look when I take him for his 2 months check up. As far as nipple pain he would eat to wear. Yes my nipples would be sore and I would put some medicated wipes that I was given to use in cases where these chopping the nipples. When he eats there is no clicking sounds. I made sure before I left the hospital. His latch was good but I have noticed when he is frustrated he would push away and the latch will break and you'll pretty much just have the nipple in his mouth which is the cause of the nipple pain. But the other feeling I was describing it when the let down of milk comes out. It hurts as if it's my very first time latching him on. I truly appreciate your videos and you reaching out and helping me in this tough time that I'm currently going through. Just want to say thank you and may the good Lord bless you in so many ways ❣️
@@binanyagami9595 I’m so sorry that it’s been rough😢. Thank you for the blessing! I truly appreciate that❤️
Your dr may refer you to a pediatric dentist or Ear Nose and Throat Dr to check for ties.
Hi mam
Hi there!
Hi, my baby is 5 and half month old now. I used to breastfeed and giving formula too because I was not sure if my milk is enough or not so I was doing that. And in between I was pumping in 5 hrs gap I used to get 120 ml at night and in noon times 30 ml but not regular in pumping, once I completed 9 weeks my milk supply comes fully down then also I used to take baby and breast feed after as usual bottle I was giving, but since last month . I. e., baby was 4 that month I got sciatica, so doctor suggested to take full bed rest so from that time onwards full to full bottle feeding (formula). Now as God grace I am fine with my health but if I take baby to latch it refuses like anything and never comes to me in feeding time,. If I force my baby it starts cry heavily . So I stopped that I have consulted lactation people too they told more often you need to pump but now my current situation hardly getting 5 drops, some times I do dry Pump (no milk) . I am really fed up mam with this, because starting days I used to feed my baby at least little or some ml but now no milk atall, starting days I used to get let down but now I felt so bad, I consult more lactation people, as per they say I followed, 😢 but,,, no words, I loved your videos very kind hearted mam you are ❤
@@bhargavig.m2589 I have a couple of videos for you.
If you’d like baby to get back to the breast, this one will help. Even if you have no milk, having baby on the breast, will increase your milk supply. It’s important to not let baby get upset. When offering the breast, stop as soon as baby starts to fuss. Let baby be near your bare breast as often as possible. Hold baby skin to skin. This video will explain more.
How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike?
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@@bhargavig.m2589 These videos will help with understanding what’s needed to increase supply. The one that you’ve already watched also covers it.
When you’re pumping you have to add lots and lots of breast massage to make up for baby not being on the breast. You need to pump on a regular basis. I would try to stay at 2 1/2 to 3 hours throughout the day. Until your supply increases, you should not go longer than two, 4 hour stretches during the night until your supply is at least slightly better.
Try to be patient with yourself. It will take 3 to 5 days to start to see an increase. If you’re only seeing a few drops now, you will start to see more drops in a few days. Also, keep in mind that we have more milk in the morning than we do in the afternoon/evening. This is the way our bodies are supposed to make milk. The milk in the first part of the day has slightly less fat in it but is higher in volume.
ALWAYS do THIS to make enough milk!
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MAKE more milk by MOVING more milk!
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Power Pumping Schedule
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@@marycahillclc surely I will follow as per your advice. Thank you very much 🥰🥰