How do I increase my breast milk quantity

My newborn seems to want to feed more often and my breasts do not feel full, I just feel maybe he is not having enough. What do I do

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Just keep putting them to the breast. They are likely cluster feeding which is designed to increase your supply. You're not doing anything wrong. Stay hydrated and keep baby on the boob as much as they want

You can pump to increase supply, but you might just be having normal breastfeeding anxiety because some people don't get the full feeling/ it only comes when they have over supply. What's important is his weight gain staying roughly same centile - remember though that they're expected to lose up to 10% first week. Baby feeding more often actually increases supply (cluster feeding) and is very normal, it's how baby tells your body what to do. If weight is going okay I would say just keep feeding him constantly as/when needed. You're doing great and you are a superstar for trying to breastfeed. Keep going it gets better (mine is 6mo).

Hey girl I am on the same boat and these things have helped me so much! Drinking lots of water, eating lots of protein and eating lots of oats! They have so many snacks that contain oats so I recommend giving that a try also taking supplements like liquid gold, eating snacks such as lactation cookies and I am putting brewers yeast powder into my smoothies,also drinking Dr.pepper (sounds strange but someone recommended and it has helped) I also pump

It’s very normal for your breasts not to be engorged and feel full as you breastfeed more. If you’re worried, get your baby weighed for peace of mind. As long as he’s growing well and having wet nappies he’s all good! I found going to our local breastfeeding drop ins so helpful!

I’m also currently trying to increase my supply. My supply tanked by half due to mastitis. What’s been working for me is power pumping once a day in the morning, oat meal, home made lactation brownies, increasing my calorie intake and staying super hydrated! I’ve done this for one week and I am seeing results now. I started having engorgement on the third day of power pumping. I’ve gone from pumping 2 oz per session to 3-4 oz.

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