Please I am so sad ,my baby is 7 weeks old ,is it too late to increase my supply
I have tried since he was born and my supply keeps reducing every day .I need help on how to increase my supply and if there are chances that i can still increase it this late .
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Many people can increase their supply as long as they’re still lactating. I was able to increase mine a few months in. It just takes lots of work. Not sure what you’ve tried already, but here are the most common tips: increase pumping sessions, if you pump every three hours, try every two hours. Pumping an empty breast is one of the best ways to increase your supply. Don’t skip night time pumping sessions, pump every 3 hours at night. Drink tons of water and increase your daily calorie intake. Focus on foods that are rich in protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

Nooooo I am also trying to Increase mine!

I increased mine by 3 months I was ebf after being mostly formula in the beginning so don’t lose hope, it takes determination but you can do it :) I found mine really upped when I began breastfeeding at night and just bf on demand as much as possible

Why do you feel your supply is reducing and needs increasing?

I couldnt get my milk to come in til 6 weeks. Drink plenty water. And i did try lactation cookies and drinks. They helped. But letting baby latch throughout the day regardless of if its time to eat or not really helps. It places demand on the body. Also power pumping…. Where u pump off and on for an hour will help. U have to keep at it regardless and your milk should come in.