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We understand—breastfeeding your little one can be tough. That's why we're here to support you each step of the way! Led by Tinyhood Lactation Consultant, Dana Czuczka.
I just returned to work and have been needing more caffeine to power through my days. I'm still exclusively breastfeeding—is this safe?
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Dana C.
Awesome job on the exclusive breastfeeding. Im sure a lot of mamas can relate to this question/concern! Caffeine is ok in moderation. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding moms keep caffeine intake to under 3 cups spread throughout day:
For more info, take a look at this article posted on the Infant Risk Center site (they are the leading experts on medication + drug safety for breastfeeding moms: https://www.infantrisk.com/content/caffeine-intake-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women |
No matter what I do, I can't seem to get my supply up. I'd like to think I'm a healthy eater, though admittedly, I haven't had much time to eat lately. I also haven't had much of an appetite. Any thoughts on why this is happening? Is it just stress?
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Dana C.
Hi mama - can you say a little bit more about what makes you think your supply is low? And...how old baby is and what does a typical feeding schedule look like (bottle or nurse or pump, etc) Usually the first thing we recommend to boost supply is to increase the frequency you nurse or pump. The more we “demand” the more our body supplies. |
My 2 month old doesn’t seem to be transferring milk. She has been checked for tongue and lip tie but doesn’t have either. She has a lot of output both pee and poo but is very slow to gain weight which is why I think it might be a transfer issue.her latch appears to be good as well.
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Dana C.
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Hi Dana, my daughter will be three months tomorrow and due to extreme stress and dehydration my milk flow plummeted between 4 and 8 weeks. It has started to pick back up but not as much as I would like. I have gone back to work and I need to increase my milk flow so that I can stop supplementing with formula. Do you have any advise on increasing the amount and how?
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Dana C.
Hi, Jade -- I'm hoping you are feeling better! I'm glad to hear things are picking up a bit. As you know, hydration is super important -- so make sure to stay on top of that at work (buy yourself a fun water bottle to keep at work and keep filling it! especially when you go to pump!). And, try and pump at least every 3 hours while at work (for about 20 minutes) while using your hands to massage and compress breasts. Research shows the more hands on we are during pumping, the better! Take a look at this video for more detailed instruction about what I mean... |