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How do I produce more milk I’ve been having two doctors appointments back to back for my daughter because her wait drop 10% below her birth wait .I barley got my milk in Monday and I’m 6 day pp , as of yesterday I’m not pumping 1oz occasionally my baby will latch but she struggles to latch at time cause I’m flat nippled and I use a nipple shield to help her latch .As of yesterday and this morning she will latch for about 10 min.But I need help produce more milk, what do you recommend?

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Try fennel tea. And eat porridge/oats. I also find my supply is better when I'm rested, hydrated and eating. Get her on the breast as often as possible if only for short times and definitely speak to your feeding team

ORS hydration tablets or coconut water, oats and plenty of protein x

Eat often, drink lots of water- 2 litres a day at least and power pumping/cluster feeding.

The best way to increase your milk supply is to see a lactation consultant to help you to work on baby’s latch

I agree lactation consultant and oats, I loved doing baked oats because I found some really good recipes these were two of my favorite

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