GotBreastPump.com shares helping ways for moms to increase breast milk supply and get the best milk out with the highest fat and nutrient content for their babies.
The video show moms how to do a massage technique that will get the ‘Hind Milk’ out.

Advice to a Mom from Toni. GotBreastPump.com

Question from a New Mom:

I don’t think I am producing enough milk for my baby. She is 3 months old and she eats every 3 hours.

I pump 3 to 4 oz each session. Is that enough? She is eating about 30 oz per day.

I get about 7 oz first thing in the morning after 8 hours since my last pumping session.

Does Fenugreek work?
Thank you,

Answer from Toni:

You mentioned not pumping for 8 hours at night. Unfortunately, this is most likely the root cause of your low milk production.
Night feedings are critical to increasing milk supply. Most successful pumpers state that although they would love to stop night pumping, but they do it usually 2 times per night, even if they pump for a year or more. There is good reason for night pumping. The hormone Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL) signals the mammary glands to slow or stop production when large gaps exist in pumping/feeding times, especially at night. Even if you pump frequently during the day, when you don’t pump enough at night, FIL will go to work and reduce your milk supply.

To get your milk supply up again, consider a schedule like 9PM, Midnight, 3 AM. When you do your first morning pump after one or two nights of this schedule, you will see ample milk in the morning and extra milk during the day and evening pumping.

If you pump at night, you may not need to pump so often in the daytime.
This is a schedule for a full day that moms have used to bring back milk supply.
Waking AM to Noon
6 AM, 9 AM, 12 Noon

Afternoon to Midnight
3 PM, 6PM, 9 PM, 12 Midnight

Wee Hours (A Must!)
3 AM

Another idea to consider is learning to get the ‘hind milk’ out. This is the last milk to come out during breastfeeding or breast pumping. It takes extra effort to get the hind milk out but this milk is higher in nutrition and fat content that babies need to feel full.

When you are pumping, you will notice that the milk starts out watery and mostly white. As you pump longer the color turns more tan and is thicker. If you pump until no milk is left, you will get very rich, thick milk.

The important thing about this milk is that when the ‘hind milk’ leaves the breast, it signals another hormone that will produce MORE milk. Making a couple of changes may have a very positive impact on your milk production.

Yes, many mothers use a supplement Fenugreek and another galactagogue called More Milk Plus Vegetarian Capsules to increase milk production, too. We sell them on our site, GotBreastPump.com.

If you try these ideas and still need help, just email. There are other things that may help too.

Question from a Mom
I have a 4 month old son and I am breastfeeding and recently my milk supply went down. I do not know the reason. Will More Milk Plas capsules help me? Will I have take it before or after food any specail instructions for taking the capsules.
Also I am using Medela breast pump is there any maintinance required for that pump.
Answer

The directions for taking the More Milk Plus Capsules is to avoid liquids 20 minutes before and 20 minutes following the dose.

Several things could be happening at around 4 months. Certain hormones are slowing down, while others are being activated.

Whether breastfeeding or breast pumping, getting into a consistent schedule is important to the hormones.

This is a suggested schedule that will help increase breast milk supply.
Breast Pumping Schedule

You can adjust this schedule to your biological clock. (earlier waking or later bed time)

Waking AM to Noon
6 AM, 9 AM, 12 Noon

Afternoon to Midnight
3 PM, 6PM, 9 PM, 12 Midnight

Wee Hours (A Must!)
3 AM

What you will notice, as early as tomorrow morning or the next morning, is the first wake up pumping session in the morning will be your best milk supply of the day.

Another issue could be related to schedule and that is night feedings.

Night feedings are critical to increasing milk supply. Most successful pumpers state that although they would love to stop night pumping, but they do it usually 2 times per night, even if they pump for a year or more. There is good reason for night pumping. The hormone Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL) signals the mammary glands to slow or stop production when large gaps exist in pumping/feeding times, especially at night.

This last one is easier than the other two. Eat oatmeal 2 times a day for several days. When you milk supply is back to normal, you can eat it once a day. Oatmeal should be in your diet daily, while you are producing breast milk. It is a natural breastmilk enhancer.  These natural enhancers are called galactagogues.

We at GotBreastPump.com, value the most natural products, as well as finding ways to help mothers save money.

Try these ideas, as well as the More Milk Plus and your milk supply should make a rapid come back. If not, email again and I have some other things that you might try.

Question from a Mom

I was breast feeding my baby when I was in the hospital.  When I got home, I was really tired and my husband gave him a bottle. He refused to try the breast after having a bottle.

I pumped for a month and then I stopped for several days when I got a cold.  Now I can’t get my milk supply back to where it was. 

We have a limited budget.  Can you offer any ideas on how to increase my breast milk.

I’m  really sad that my baby won’t breast feed. He is 2 months old now.

I need help to get my milk supply up again.

Answer from Toni

I’m going to give you some basics for bringing your milk back.  A food item that is popular for breast milk production, is oatmeal.  Eat is a couple times each day for about a week.  You can also put it in the blender with fruit and juices to make drinks, if eating oatmeal that often is not appealing.

Here is a schedule that will get you on the road to making ample milk.

Breast Pumping Schedule

You can adjust this schedule to you biological clock. (earlier waking or later bed time)

Waking AM to Noon

6 AM, 9 AM, 12 Noon

Afternoon to Midnight

3 PM, 6PM, 9 PM, 12 Midnight

Wee Hours (A Must!)

3 AM

What you will notice, as early as tomorrow morning or the next morning, is the first wake up pumping session in the morning will be your best milk supply of the day.

Next, night feedings are critical to increasing milk supply.   Most successful pumpers state that although they would love to stop night pumping, but they do it usually 2 times per night, even if they pump for a year or more.  There is good reason for night pumping.  The hormone Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL) signals the mammary glands to slow or stop production when large gaps exist in pumping/feeding times, especially at night. 

Using a massage technique, will get the “hind milk” out. The massage technique is to start at the side, under the arm and press forward toward the nipple.  Try to feel the mammary glands and apply gentle pressure where you feel full glands.  Do the same under the breast lobe and again gently apply pressure toward the nipple. 

Do this once you feel “let down” or if you don’t feel “let down”, once milk begins to flow.  Continue all during each breast pumping session.

Within a few feedings, you will notice a difference in the amount of milk you produce and with the hind milk you get to the higher fat content and nutrients that will satisfy your baby better.

Doing these 3 things consistently will normally get mothers back to ample milk production.

I hope these tips help, email and let me know about your success or if you need more assistance.