The life of a mom is not easy, and so I have decided to try and provide a few tips a week to hopefully make life a bit simpler for you. It’s especially difficult in the real estate world, as mothers who double as real estate agents don’t have any additional time for themselves.
Today I wanted to speak to the new breastfeeding mother who believe they are suffering from low milk supply. It’s important to note that the main reason women stop breastfeeding is a perceived or real lack of supply. Most women don’t actually have an issue with supply--this is only their perception.
This can be due to many things, but most often it is due to a lack of education about breastfeeding. There are many resources out there that can help you learn the proper way to breastfeed, however many of these resources are costly. Also, many new mothers struggle finding time to actively learn about breastfeeding, as they are busy trying to take care of a newborn.
It can be difficult to know whether or not you are struggling with low supply, as the markers of a low supply include inadequate infant weight gain and not enough wet diapers.
Weight can be difficult to measure in the infant because each gram is significant. The best way to know whether or not your baby is gaining enough weight is to take them into a doctor’s office. Most medical offices will weigh your baby no charge and without an appointment. It is important to be sure that you continue going to the same clinic, as different scales will fluctuate.
Once you know you are suffering from low milk supply, there are ways you can increase your breastmilk supply quickly. Some of these things do cost money, but there are many different things you can do at home as well. It is important to remember that fed is best when it comes to your baby, and so if you end up needing to supplement or switch to formula use--it is okay.
Although breastmilk may be the best for your baby, babies can grow up just as healthy and strong with alternatives. Formula can also be expensive, and so it may be worth looking into potential assistance, as many state assistance programs will pay for this.
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