What if I don’t make enough milk?
If you’re struggling with milk supply and not making enough of it for your dear baby, do not worry. We have some tips and tactics to help you boost your milk production:
- Breastfeed your baby very frequently, as more demand will increase your supply.
- Make sure your baby is latching on properly and nursing effectively.
- Switch between your breasts during the same feeding session.
- Add pumping sessions between feedings or afterwards.
- Take good care of yourself and make sure to have enough rest and sleep.
- Follow a healthy balanced diet that includes basil, salmon, apricots, cumin, almonds, asparagus and sweet potatoes, known to increase milk production.
- Breastfeed your baby exclusively.
- Try not to give the pacifier to your baby, as it might interfere with his daily breastfeeds.
We also urge you and all new mothers out there to check out our articles related to breastfeeding:
Tips For A Successful Breastfeeding
10 Things You Don’t Know About Breastfeeding
Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Should I feed My Baby At Will?
Pumping And Storing Breast Milk - Everything You Need To Know
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