Breastfeeding Myths by: @mrs.caitlin_fought
MYTH:
If you lose your supply you can never get it back.
MY TRUTH:
I lost my supply TWICE with my first born and I’m here to say it’s definitely possible to build it back up. It’s not all lost when you lose your supply!
Here are some tips to build your supply back:
• Latch/pump as often as you can. This tells your body to produce more milk because there’s a higher demand for it! With Ella I would latch her every hour even if I ended up giving her formula that feeding until I built up my supply.
• Stay hydrated! Did you know 90% of breastmilk is water??
• Make sure you’re eating enough. Breastfeeding moms burn an extra 500 calories a day! It takes energy to produce breastmilk.
• And finally: It’s always ok to ask for help! Reach out to your OB or a lactation consultant! They’ll be more than happy to help you in your journey. ❤️
It’s world breastfeeding week! Did you know that in one year on average, a mama spends 1800 hours when breastfeeding – that’s almost as much as a full time job (1960 hours). Breastfeeding can be tough enough as it is, without dealing with judgments, convictions and expectations set by someone else’s reality. It doesn’t mean it’s a universal truth for you! So, it’s time to expose some common misconceptions and bust some myths.
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