Increasing Your Milk Supply

“How can I increase my breast milk supply?” It’s a question we hear from breastfeeding moms all the time. 
You may feel like you’re not producing enough, ever. Or your baby may be going through a growth spurt and suddenly seem hungrier than usual.  Or you might be concerned about the drop in supply that can be triggered by a return to the workplace.
Don’t worry! Once you’ve taken the obvious steps—resting enough and eating well, talking to your doctor—there are a couple of clever ways you can coax your body into producing more milk:

• Take Fenugreek. Fenugreek, a key ingredient in Mamatini, and has been shown to increase breast milk production by as much as 900%
• Switch your birth control. Contraceptives containing estrogen—like birth-control pills and vaginal rings—can decrease milk production.
• Milk production sometimes dips right before your period starts. Taking a calcium and magnesium supplement for those few days can help.
• Use a good breast pump! Cheaper pumps can lose their effectiveness over time.
• Pump or nurse at least every three hours, if possible.
• When possible, pump immediately after nursing your baby. The added demand on your breasts will eventually lead to a greater milk supply.

And finally – relax! A rested and relaxed mind and body will produce a healthier milk supply for your baby.