As you know from my last post this is not something that came easy for me at all. It takes a lot of hard work for some moms and at times can feel like a full time job. For me getting past the first three to four weeks was key. I have heard from other moms the first two weeks are the toughest so he are some things that worked for me.
Ice when they are sore. For me I did this after feedings.
Heat before feedings. I. Not sure why but it helped with milk flow or that's what they say so I did it.
Pump of your having trouble with your milk coming in or you want to increase your supply.
Drink lots of water.
Be sure to use the lanolin.
Talk to your friends/family who did it.
I say talk to your friends/family because they are the ones who helped me the most. I tried what the doctors, nurses, lactation specialist told me and it seemed to be working. Every time I talked to someone new they told me not to do what the last one had said. I didn't know who to listen to which one was telling me the one that would work. What I found out was what worked for me might not be what works for you. You need to do what works best for you and your baby, even if that means you give them formula. There is nothing wrong with that. I just read a blog post by some where else where she writes no matter what you feed your baby out of love.
I said before I was worried about my milk drying up and I still am as that was just a few days ago. I found some foods, cookies, and a drink that are supposed to help increase your supply. Once I try them I will let you know if they work and what I liked the best.
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