low milk supply. any advice??

Question

my baby is going through a growth spurt and is literally eating every hour for at the least 15 minutes. I don't have time to pump but I also am noticing I'm not making very much milk. I've seen cookies, teas, drink mix, and pills ! that all clame they are the best and they really work but I don't know what is true.    any tips or tricks or anyone tried the cookies or drops or pills or anything??? I could really use some advice. I'm also broke af so something on the cheaper side would be best but if I need to I can put the money into it it is worth it.

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How do you know that you aren’t making enough? Is baby not having enough wet and dirty diapers? Are they fussy after eating and still act hungry? If not, then you are making enough. How old is your baby?

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Tons of water or Gatorade, oatmeal, you could make lactation brownies. But if baby is having enough wet and dirty diapers then he’s probably just cluster feeding and all his feeds will tell your body to make more so you will probably be good to go in a day or two 😊

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My mom had a low supply and she told oatmeal is a big one. And water... a TON of water. I found some really good recipes for overnight oats on Pinterest since I’m not a huge fan of oatmeal. Fruits have a lot of water in them, so they are good to eat too. 😊

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oatmeal helps.  Gatorade helped me.  I've recently bought milky mama brand cookies and brownies.  It took 2 days but I've noticed quite a difference when I pump at work with those.

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You need to stay hydrated so chug that water! If your baby isn’t fussing and is wetting diapers regularly then they are getting enough. I swear by Mother’s Milk tea because it works for me. I drink it twice a day and notice an increase in my supply. You said you don’t have time to pump but if that changes you should really try that. You will basically be training your body to make more milk and it can help you feel better about how much your baby is getting. Good luck mama!

low milk supply. any advice??

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