I'm really not an expert on this topic but it is one that is of particular interest to me, especially since I'm currently breastfeeding. I've found that this time around, my supply has been much higher than with Ethan and I will contribute it to a couple things:
1. Stay hydrated
I try to drink a lot of water throughout the day and I know it makes a difference. I find that I especially drink a lot at night--for some reason I wake up feeling beyond parched and so downing water definitely makes a difference.
2. Eat lots of good fats
I typically start my day with a piece of sprouted toast with almond butter. Lately, I've been sprinkling some ground flax seed on top or munch crunch...which not only aids milk production but also digestion! I also try to eat my fair share of avocado, whether in a salad or as guacamole and last--these cookies are amazing!
3. Pump
I have the Medela Pump in Style Advance and would definitely recommend it. To build up my supply, I pump an hour after Wyatt's first feeding in the morning and that has allowed me to have a nice backup, especially now that I'm back at work. At work--I try to pump at least twice throughout the day. It's a lot of work, but I know it's worth it!
4. Drink Tea
I really like Mother's Milk Tea but I'm also looking forward to trying this chai spice variety.
5. Fenugreek Bars
Last, I was contacted by Mrs. Patel's about trying some of their products and while I have yet to try to the tea, and I enjoy the munch crunch...I genuinely loved the fenugreek bars and really feel like they made a difference in my supply. We've been traveling a ton lately and that always seems to take a toll on my supply. But I was consistently eating these bars in the morning--and even found myself craving them--and I swear it kept my supply on par! The peanut butter is my favorite...the bar itself is kind of spicy, which is strangely addicting! They even make a gluten-free and vegan kind!
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xo natasha
great tips! i need to start pumping again...the move totally threw me off! i'd love to try the peanut butter and chocolate flavors! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteMm the peanut butter bars sound yummy!
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ReplyDeleteOops I accidentally deleted my first comment! Thanks so much for the tips I've been living off lactation cookies and smoothies. I would love anything peanut butter!
ReplyDeleteThe munch crunch is very intriguing! I'd love to try it!
ReplyDeleteSuch good tips! I absolutely hate pumping but it is so necessary! I will have to try that sprouted almond butter toast- sounds delicious and healthy!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I am hoping to BF my second (coming late August). I was very fortunate to exclusively BF my now almost 2.5 year old until she was 26 months! I would love to try the peanut butter fenugreek bars.
ReplyDeleteThe Mrs. Patel's Chai Tea is SO YUMMY!!! For my next baby, I am going to get some of it for right after delivery, since it is supposed to help with recovery. Those were some great tips!
ReplyDeleteAs a nursing/pumping momma, you got all this right, I'm constantly filling up on avocados and just got a bag of flax to incorporate in my diet. Glad your supply has been better this time!! It can be stressful trying to keep up. :) I'd go for the GF bars, but the peanut butter are definitely tempting..!!
ReplyDeleteMunch crunch looks amazing, I would love to try this on my toast. :)
ReplyDeleteI take fengugreek supplements daily and it really does help.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Mrs Patel's!! That tea and the bars look tempting!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I make lactation cookies that both me and the husband love and it really helps. and lotssss of oatmeal+flax haha.
ReplyDeleteChocolate fenugreek bars look amazing!
ReplyDeletei was just goggling cookie recipes this morning! i love hearing your supply is better this time around. mine was awful round 1 and i am so desperate to be a cow for round 2 and just wasn't sure if i was doomed for life! hoping i win this for extra help :)
ReplyDeleteoops, totally forgot. i want to try that munch crunch!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the crunch bars! I just had my first baby last week, and I've been looking for ways to increase my supply. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI am dying to try those fenugreek bars!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks good
ReplyDeleteI would love to try these! My little guy is a couple months younger than yours and I start back to work tomorrow! Hoping I can keep my supply up!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I would love to try the munch crunch and the chocolate vegan bars!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for when I have my baby in a couple months!!
ReplyDeleteThese bars sound great! Would love the try them all but especially the peanut butter! I am using all these tips to keep my supply up as I return to work. I also eat a ton of oatmeal!
ReplyDeleteYum these bars look good, especially the peanut butter :)
ReplyDeleteI just started back at work part time this week and have been looking for ways to keep my supply up. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the chai tea!
ReplyDeleteTrying to keep up with the demand of my bigggg 3 month old!! Would love to try the peanut butter fenugreek bars or the crunch munch!
ReplyDeleteThese are the coolest things I've heard of! I am expecting baby #2 next month and would love to try the Fenugreek bars in chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI love chai tea, I had no idea there was milk tea in a chai flavor- score!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try the Fenugreek Bars – Chocolate. They look delicious!
ReplyDeleteFenugreek Bars – Peanut Butter
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the peanut butter bars.
ReplyDeleteFenugreek peanut butter bar for sire is my favourite
ReplyDeleteThese are great tip! Thanks - didn't know about those bars
ReplyDeleteFenugreek bars in peanut butter sound yummy!
ReplyDeleteI am struggling with my supply as I feed twin baby girls. I would love to try the peanut butter ones.
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