https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:10:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484838 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:11:32 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 484838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Each time is so random and not predictable. I can get 2 oz for 2 pumps in a row then 3 or 4 the next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484833 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:09:46 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 484833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I downloaded a water log app for my phone to keep track of water and make goals. My goal is 104oz and I meet that and some. I will start to drink4 cups of the mothers Milk Tea. I eat steel cut oatmeal almost everyday and usually have lactation cookies on hand (ran out of flax). I am thinking about the milk plus capsules.</p> <p>I usually make anywhere from 2 1/4oz to 6oz each time. 6oz was this morning, never any other time. I am still falling short on what DS wants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484505 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:10:51 +0000 crunch 484505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My supply on one side dropped after I got sick and I found drinking tons of water helped the most. I tried to power pump (10 minutes on and off for a full hour) but just didn't have time. It took about two weeks but I got my supply back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484421 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:32:22 +0000 regberadaisy 484421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My biggest was drinking tons of water. And taking more milk plus seemed to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484410 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:26:10 +0000 New mommy 484410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't feel bad. I used to pump every 1.5 hours and would get 1 oz from the left and 1-2 from the right. I tried it all.. Oatmeal, almonds, power pumping, fenugreek, mothers milk plus, prescriptions to increase, etc. and nothing ever changed. Some people just produce less milk then others. I was constantly frustrated and trying to change things and it didn't help. I even saw a lactation specialist and she told me to be happy I get anything and I came to terms that I would never have a freezer or refrigerator full of milk like some people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484394 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:18:47 +0000 wheres_c 484394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the exact same issue but getting about an oz with the left, if that and 2-3 with the right.</p> <p>I've noticed an increase when I drink the gaia tea but still looking for more tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484335 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:46:04 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 484335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that the amount is actually really good. (Although I'm not sure if you mean per pump or per day). Babies average 25 ounces a day. You're usually good if you're over 30. My right is usually about an ounce less than my left. You could pump longer on that side to try to increase the demand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484312 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:33:12 +0000 Bao 484312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBeachyBaby: Pumping 3/4oz is actually not bad! It's actually normal...but if you want to keep increasing, try drinking more water, taking fenugreek, mothers milk plus, oatmeal... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484255 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:26:54 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 484255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the link, very informative. I was hoping to hear that someone, anyone's real story of struggling with supply. Mrs. Bees was great to hear. I just feel so frustrated. I pump and pump and a measely 3/4oz.?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484151 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:56:08 +0000 mrbee 484151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBeachyBaby: This link has some tips!</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/28/increasing-your-milk-supply/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/28/increasing-your-milk-supply/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-you-increase-your-milk#post-484145 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:53:32 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 484145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been pumping every feeding except the morning feeding usually to see how much LO is getting b/c of weight issues. My left breast has so much less milk than my right. My left besides morning pumping usually gives me 3/4oz-1oz and my right I get about 2-4oz depending. What ways did you find successful to increase supply? If I pump for an hour off and on to stimulate, how often do I have to do that for it to work? </p>