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When you have low milk supply, try to breastfeed your baby often and long each time he wants to. You can offer both breasts at each feeding. Let the baby stay with the 1st breast as long as he is sucking and swallowing and then switch to the 2nd breast when he stops. Most of the time let the baby decide when to stop or when he/she falls asleep.
Most babies will stop after 10 to 30 minutes of swallowing. Be sure your baby is latched on and positioned well. You can switch positions and breasts during each feeding. Stop the use of a pacifier and don't feed the baby solid food until he or she is at least 6 months old.
Supplement formula or solid food during breastfeeding actually decreases your milk supply. And above all, take good care of yourself and eat healthy and balanced food and have plenty of rest.
When you have low milk supply, try to breastfeed your baby often and long each time he wants to. You can offer both breasts at each feeding. Let the baby stay with the 1st breast as long as he is sucking and swallowing and then switch to the 2nd breast when he stops. Most of the time let the baby decide when to stop or when he/she falls asleep.
Most babies will stop after 10 to 30 minutes of swallowing. Be sure your baby is latched on and positioned well. You can switch positions and breasts during each feeding. Stop the use of a pacifier and don't feed the baby solid food until he or she is at least 6 months old.
Supplement formula or solid food during breastfeeding actually decreases your milk supply. And above all, take good care of yourself and eat healthy and balanced food and have plenty of rest.
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