Still bfing but...

[maybebaby]

Has anyone else experienced a reduction in how much milk they are producing? I have been sick, so I know that effected it and am trying some supplements to boost my supply back up. We were planning on stopping bfing at 6 months, but I'd like to continue as long as I can. Any suggestions as to what I can do? I bf often when we are home, and pump during the day at work. Still no dice...

 

[1st_baby]

Drink loads of water ..fluid is important and eat very well

I heard almonds help build your milk supply ?

 

[sam's mum]

Have you started weaning? It's quite normal to feel as though you don't have as much after the first few months anyway - I felt like my milk was drying up but we were fine. If you have had a decrease after being ill, just feeding as normal should help build your supply back up, although you might find you're feeding a bit more for the first few days - or you could try having a can of Guinness in the evening...always worked well for me x

 

[Mervs Mum]

Porrige - I have it for breakie everyday. Anything 'oaty' - flapjacks...

 

[emma_27]

I feel abit like ive not got as much milk but i think its just my boobs that have got used to it cus i was abit worried. Like said before porridge is great and plenty of fluid.

 

[mommyof3co]

Oatmeal and lots of water are both great, you can also do fenugreek, it worked great for me

 

[maybebaby]

Thanks guys, I do eat oatmeal every morning, and I am going to start the fenugreek again. I should drink more water as well....

 

[Mervs Mum]

Hey you are doing great Terri! Can you believe our girls are almost 6 months!? Where did it go....
Seriously you are almost there now - only a couple more weeks and you achieved your BFing goal! Well done both of you!

 

[maybebaby]

Thanks Lisa - I can't believe its been almost 6 months!! Where does time go? London is trying to crawl already! I just want her to stay my little baby!!

I think we may continue bfing a bit longer, maybe even until 12 months... it is so good for her after all...

 

[Mervs Mum]

Hey if it's working out for you both then why not!

I said I would do till Christmas originally....I'm thinking a year now too.

 

[maybebaby]

Hey if it's working out for you both then why not!

I said I would do till Christmas originally....I'm thinking a year now too.

That's great Lisa - oh and btw - Hebe is so cute!!