When I was having some milk supply issues my LC helped me work on a plan to increase my supply. It worked great so I thought I'd blog this info just in case it could help another mom out there struggling with supply issues.

Here is the plan that worked for me:

- Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle; 3 pills, 3x day
- Used smaller flange when pumping (I didn't know this but your breast go back down to almost normal size after a while)
- Pumped after BF for 20 mins (did this for a 48hr period)
- Take calcium/magnesium supplement if menstrual cycle returns (I haven't had this problem yet so I don't know for sure if this works)

I was told I should see a 1/2oz difference in 48hrs. I BF on demand but documented my daily output when I pumped (I pump at work, once before bed and once in the middle of the night). My milk increased by 5oz. I was pumping 14oz per 24hrs now its up to 20oz. 

Don't know if this info will be useful to anyone but there it is!
 

Tags: Milk Supply

Bookmark: