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You can take Fenugreek. It's a herb that helps with milk production. You can buy it at any vitamin store. I took it when my daughter was about 6 months old and I started losing lots of weight. My supply went back up to the normal amount and I exclusively breastfed her and worked full time.

Pump, put your daughter to breast as often as your can to just let her suckle. She may not get much, but in doing that the stimulation will help.

You can ask you OB about a prescription for Domperidone. I used it for 6 months to keep my milk supply up and American Pediatrics say it is safe for the baby. You will have to get it at a compounding pharmacy and it is about $70 a month. But, you will spend about $70 a month on formula if you stick to formula.

Hi D.,

Start pumping!! It is a supply and demand type of systems our bodies were designed to do. If you don't breastfeed, then you don't make much. So if you are just breastfeeding twice a day, then your supply will only do that much for you.

Start pumping every 6 hours, then 5, then 4, then 3 and your supply should not only come back, but increase!

Good Luck!

Gladys

I know someone mentioned domperidone, which is what I used to increase my supply when I had supply issues while breastfeeding my daughter. It is available with a prescription here but you have to get it through a compounding pharmacy and it is expensive that way. I was able to get it through mail order which made it much more affordable.

The more you stimulate the breast, the more milk you will produce. I would continue to nurse the baby whenever you can, before you give her the bottle. The suckling will signal your body to produce more milk. If you are afraid she isn't getting enough, give her the bottle after you let her nurse vigorously for 15- 20 minutes on each side. You will notice a decrease in supply whenever you decrease feedings, but rest assured that she will get enough. Your body will produce exactly what she needs. If you have breaks at work, I would also pump whenever you can, this also helps stimulate more milk production. Even if nothing is coming out, it helps to stimulate more milk production. A great book to read is Nutrition and Fertility Cycles by Sheila Kippley. Also, check out your local Laleche League, and www.ccl.org for more great resources and help.
I know it seems like hard work, but it is so worth it. Your baby will benefit so much, both nutritionally, and emotionally.
\Good Luck!

there are several things you can do, most were mentioned in other posts. I also wanted to add that you should contact Harris Hosp. Lactation Center on the main floor of Harris in Ft. Worth. They have a free 1-800 number where you can talk to lactation specialists for free as well litature you can access and a lactation store where you can get any products/supplies for nursing you may need. You DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE BIRTH THERE TO BENEFIT FROM THEM (I used their resources and live 60 miles north of there on the Red River). If you want specialized service, you can set up an appt. with one of their staff members and get one-on-one counseling (I did this with my first child and it was helpful), however, it is billed to you or your insurance (if they will pay and some do).
Also, people mentioned pumping and that is great, but to increase milk flow you'd better have either one of the really good (and a little costly) pumps or rent a commercial pump for this job. Smaller cheaper, pumps don't get the job done. Most hospitals offer pump rental services or can at least tell you where to get one.

Hope this helps and good luck!
T.

Call the hospital where you had your baby & speak with the lactation specialist. There's got to be a way to get your milk supply flowing again, I would think...

Pump and let your daughter latch often. She may not get much but the stimulation will help your supply. Drinks lots of water and watch your diet. The healthier you eat the better for breatsfeeding.

It comes down to supply and demand... And, it's definitely not too late, I know moms that have gotten their supply back up after having been dry almost a year. Make sure in addition to what the others have mentioned (latching her on and pumping as often as possible) that you 1)Stay hydrated, carry water everywhere and drink, drink, drink 2)Snack on protein and add protein to each meal, make sure you eat something every 2 hrs. at least 3)Get some rest and 4)Visualize and trust that your supply will come back up. Best wishes, and great job on trying to do the best for your children!

there are some pills called more milk plus. they are all natural. that and nursing all the time or pumping. if not your milk will not come back. your body makes it on the demand for it. when i was increasing my supply i nursed for every feeding i was present for and kept the same schedule for pumping while i was at work, plus i pumped during naptimes. i was pumping like 6 times a day and nursing at least 6. nursing is the best thing for bringing milk back. any other ?'s let me know.
but the pills help. there is also a liquid but it tastes bad.

Drink lots of water and try to nurse her as often as you can. Your body will respond to her need. :)

check out kellymom.com (BEST breastfeeding information ever!) The way to get your milk back up is to nurse, nurse, nurse, nurse!!! Milk is produced by the sucking, so the more the baby sucks, the more milk is produced. Have you thought about pumping in order to give bottled breastmilk while you're at work and to keep your supply up when baby isn't able to nurse? This works as well...any type of supplementing (formula) will cause supply to drop because baby isn't nursing! To get your supply back up quick, take the weekend and spend it ALL in the bed/on couch with baby doing nothing but nurse every time baby wants to.

Good luck!

You can try pumping 6-8 times a day, or getting your daughter to latch as often, to re-stimulate your supply. Eat a lot of oatmeal. There is a drug you can take to help increase supply as well (domperidone, I think), but truly, a week of no breastfeeding may be enough to dry you completely. Your breasts really need to be stimulated more often to produce milk.