August 31st, 2010
Lots of moms want to increase their milk supply for one reason or another. Perhaps you are getting ready to go back to work – perhaps you had a cold and need to get your supply back up again. What ever the reason, we have lots of great tips in our Pumping And . . . → Read More: Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session
May 11th, 2010
Dear Judy, I am looking for information on how one would increase their milk supply. My sister’s milk came in, but she has low supply. She has tried fenugreek, mother’s milk tea, and marathon pumping. She had her baby two weeks ago and the most she gets out is 20mls when she pumps. . . . → Read More: How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?
December 7th, 2009
Dear Judy, I’m feeling a little bit lop-sided lately and I was wondering if there was a good way to “even everything out?” My son typically only nurses from one side at a time.
It is not uncommong for babies to prefer one breast over the other. Most lactation consultants will tell you . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Can I Even Out My Milk Production?
September 3rd, 2009
Dear Judy: I want to start breastfeeding again, well pumping my breast milk for my 2 kids Jacob 3 years old, Danielle 2 years old. Do you think this is a crazy idea? My doctor is not supporting me, she says that I was done a year ago, and I should leave it . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Relactate?
May 19th, 2009
My son has been supplemented with the bottle pretty much since birth. I let his dad help me with feedings. We have used the same slow flow nipples this whole time. He hates any other nipples. I had been pumping and he did pretty well latching on as well. At our night feedings . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Does My Son Have Nipple Confusion?
April 28th, 2009
Lots of moms are worried about their milk supply, especially if they are pumping or returning to work. There are many ways to increase your milk supply without taking herbs, but if you decide that herbs are for you, fenugreek is a great choice. Always check with your doctor or a lactation consultant . . . → Read More: How Much Fenugreek Should I Take To Increase My Milk Supply?
April 17th, 2009
Hi all, I have to supplement when feeding my 4 week old. I have been using the Playtex slow flow nipple and it takes him an hour to drink 3 ounces. Sometimes he can’t even get any out. Is it too soon to switch to the medium flow nipple?
(posted on MamaSource message . . . → Read More: Judy’s Advice: Nurse On Demand For Best Milk Supply