breastfeeding

Is breastfeeding hard for anybody else ? i’m 2weeks and 6 days postpartum and milk supply hasn’t increased as of yet . is there anything i should or could doing? i had to add formula so my baby gets a full feed.

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What makes you think baby isn't getting enough?

Breastfeeding is hard in general. Don’t be discouraged, my baby is almost 3 weeks as well. It’s a lot of work but just keep putting baby on to help tell your body you need to make more milk. I’ve also started drinking coconut water daily and I’ve noticed I’ve been supplementing with formula less these last two days. So I would say coconut water helps me at least.

because when she’s done she’s still hungry .

that’s so good to hear!

Coconut water, oats, liquid IV, BodyArmor, and more calories/hydration!

Body armor and lactation cookies/candy is a life saver for me

i’m always doing that ! just have to increase my calories and eat more . that’s another thing that’s hard having enough time or not time but finding the appetite to eat

breastmilk is easily digested and baby is cluster feeding which is completely normal. As long as she is having plenty of wees and poos you know she’s getting enough

mines doing the same! But I’ve read it might be a growth spurt!

The mom milk tea helped me

i just brought this yesterday . i seen also chamomile tea helps increase too! so ima try that

really ? okay that’s good to know i’ll keep putting her on when she gets hungry . because i wanna take the formula completely out of her!

Body armor, eating high protein, oatmeal, staying hydrated and not stressed helps me increase supply. Also I pump after every feed if possible. It’s a supply/demand game. If you pump more your body will make more

Yes bf is hard af. I also had to supplement formula because my girl was 14th percentile and not gaining. Within 3 days she jumped to 25th percentile. My milk isn't doing great, but it's because I'm not disciplined enough to pump after every feed like I should. That's what you need to do if you want to increase your supply

I also offer both breasts and sometimes give her another go at my better boob before giving her the bottle.

Breastfeeding is the hardest thing I've ever done.

Put her on as long as shell stay on and keep switching breasts

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