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4/9/2009
1:42 pm |
I will be going back to work in 1 month and am trying to build my breastmilk supply for my nanny to feed him with. When i pump (with a medela double pump) i am only getting 2-4 oumces total. How can i get more at each pumping to build an adequate supply? ? My son is 8 weeks and around 13 pounds. He nurses every 2-3 hours. |
4/10/2009
1:49 am
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The more you pump the more your body gets the message to produce more. There are teas in the health food stores,"Mother's Milk" is one. A spoonful of Brewer's Yeast a day helps. Babies will often wait till Mom gets back to eat, You wouldn't believe how stubbrn they can be. So y.... Read More  |
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Heather MacLean,RN,CBC,BS has 15 years experience as a Registered Nurse, is a Certified Breastfeeding Consultant, and has her Bachelor of Science in Family Health.
