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For moms with limited milk supply, don't lose hope. Dedicate at least a few times a day to focus entirely on expressing milk, and you'll see results. Typically, moms will start noticing changes within 24-72 hours.
1. Breastfeed your baby regularly:
- For young infants, feed your baby every 1.5-2 hours during the day and every 3 hours at night. If your baby is sleeping in the evening, wake yourself up to breastfeed, or use a breast pump to express milk.
- After your baby finishes breastfeeding, use a breast pump for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Make sure to have your baby nurse on both breasts during each feeding session.
Note: Direct breastfeeding is the most effective way to stimulate mother's milk production compared to using a breast pump.
2. Moms, take note as well:
- If you're breastfeeding, make sure to stay well-hydrated and consume nutrient-rich foods.
- Take advantage of as much rest as possible.
- Maintain a relaxed state of mind.
3. Moms should avoid:
- Use baby bottles or pacifiers for the baby during milk expression sessions.
- Avoid giving the baby any food or drinks other than filtered water or fruit juice.
In case the mother has insufficient milk and needs to supplement the baby's diet, moms should use the 'express milk immediately' technique to ensure a quick milk supply for the baby.
Express milk immediately technique:
- The mother can manually express milk or use a breast pump until milk is released before allowing the baby to latch on.
- If the mother uses a nipple shield, express enough mother's milk into the shield before letting the baby suckle.
- Apply a small amount of breast milk or formula directly on the nipple before allowing the baby to latch. Mothers can use Medela breast shields or suction cups for this purpose.
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