I have 3 questions regarding breast feed... I have less milk production..what should I do to increase it? 2nd.. my baby sleep after taking 5 mint feed.is that normal? 3rd.. why does my baby fry while taking feed and ends up having bottle milk ??

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Rub the spot next to baby's ear near the temple if he/she dozes off while nursing and it'll stimulate sucking again. Also check how baby is latching as if baby gets an improper latch they will be eventually getting almost nothing out of your breast and your body will not be producing more as it will think it has been making plenty. Try switching up positions and make sure babysit bottom lip is bellow the nipple asymmetrically and not just straight on it as you'll get a better latch this way and baby can get a better flow of milk. You also want to make sure like the other lady said to take proper hydration into consideration as well. Make sure your trading off on breasts and not just on one. If baby seems to have stopped feeding on one side and acts still hungry switch to the other breast and try to get a good latch. I was told to line baby up with their most to your nipple and have them tilt their head back slightly and keep baby belly to belly with you. Never lay baby on their back with their head turned as it makes it harder for them to get a good feeding in due to the fact its harder for them to swallow like this. If this all seems like its hard ask your doctor for a referral to a lactation consultant and they will 100% go over good proper latch  and positioning and how to improve your supply. They also have one on staff at every WIC office as well.

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Increase production:
-drink 100oz a day (breastmilk is 80%+ water) 
-nurse on demand and both sides
-pump for 10-15 AFTER your baby is done nursing
-take fenugreek 2 610mg capsules 3 times a day
Sleeping:
If baby’s eyes are closed but still suckling that is totally normal.
If not how old is baby? More common for a newborn to fall asleep quickly during a feed than say a 5 month old.
Crying:
Baby will get frustrated if it takes a while for the letdown to happen especially if they are super hungry. Put a heating pack on your boob BEFORE the feed, this helps with a faster letdown.

I have 3 questions regarding breast feed... I have less milk production..what should I do to increase it? 2nd.. my baby sleep after taking 5 mint feed.is that normal? 3rd.. why does my baby fry while taking feed and ends up having bottle milk ??

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