Increasing milk supply

EarthMama · Mar 15th, 2012, 05:16 AM

What can I do? Are a certain number of wet diapers an indicator of that baby is getting enough?

I nurse VERY frequently is this enough to build supply? Just wondering, got a bit paranoid about this today.

jenniferttc1 · Mar 15th, 2012, 05:38 AM

not sure how many wet diapers, but my son goes pee and poop alot. If your changing plenty of diapers, then baby is getting plenty. Feeding on demand and as much as he wants will build up supply. I also heard about oats and fenugreek vitamins help. I started fenugreek last night just so I can get extra out for pumping. so we will see how it works.

cutie4evr01 · Mar 15th, 2012, 06:23 AM

I think I read at least 6 wet diapers a day (in 24 hours), and newborns should have at least one poo a day until about 4-6 weeks, after which it's ok to go several days without a poo. Feeding very often is very normal. Be sure to drink plenty of water - this helps supply also.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 05:38 AM	#2
jenniferttc1 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: US Posts: 10,865	not sure how many wet diapers, but my son goes pee and poop alot. If your changing plenty of diapers, then baby is getting plenty. Feeding on demand and as much as he wants will build up supply. I also heard about oats and fenugreek vitamins help. I started fenugreek last night just so I can get extra out for pumping. so we will see how it works.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 06:23 AM	#3
cutie4evr01 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,775	I think I read at least 6 wet diapers a day (in 24 hours), and newborns should have at least one poo a day until about 4-6 weeks, after which it's ok to go several days without a poo. Feeding very often is very normal. Be sure to drink plenty of water - this helps supply also.

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