Instructions
Step 1 ~Verify that the baby is actually getting milk to come out when he is feeding by looking for milk on the breast, around the baby's mouth or in the baby's saliva. If milk isn't flowing out, then it becomes stagnant in the breast and keeps new milk from producing.
Step 2~ Breast-feed at least every two hours. When a baby consumes breast milk, more milk is produced. If milk isn't expressed or consumed, more milk is not produced.
Step 3~ Breast-feed from both breasts. Switch sides if the baby loses interest or falls asleep. Each breast should be fed from at least twice per feeding.
Step 4~ Get lots of rest when you can, eat well and stay hydrated. A mother's health is important when it comes to increasing breast milk supply.
Step 5~ Eat foods that are high in protein or high in calcium. Oatmeal (even in cookies) is an example of food that helps increase breast milk production for some women.
Step 6~ Stimulate breast milk production with an electric breast pump. Expressing milk forces your body to produce more to replenish the supply.
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