Breastfeeding vitimans ?

Question

I know it’s a bit early to think about but I’m due august 17th. This is my second baby with my first I BF/Pumped for 2 months then stopped cause it was just too much she didn’t want to latch anymore and I had lost my supply. 
With this baby I’m hoping I can go at least a bit longer, and might be able to as I know what my limits/have some education on how my body works now even though it would be different I was taking my prenatal with my first but does anyone know if there are any types of vitamins I can or should take when I decide to breastfeed this time ? 
Thanks for the help! :)

Answer

I'm still nursing my 2 and a half year old, I'm a lactation counselor, and I work in a NICU! I had my daughter at 36 weeks, never leaked and never pumped before I had her because the risk of preterm labor wasn't worth it to me. You can't take any vitamins to help even though you'll see a ton out there. Breastmilk is made by supply and demand. The more you latch, the more you're stimulating all of those amazing milk making hormones. Skin to skin (if baby is stable) from time of birth until baby first latches is the best way to start yourself off right! Look up videos of babies on youtube doing the baby crawl, educate yourself on babies hunger cues because they're a lot more subtle than you may think. 10p questions and answers about breastfeeding is an amazing book to read before you have your baby. Take a breastfeeding course, most hospitals offer them, if you plan on breastfeeding then definitely let the team know when you get to the hospital and ask if the lactation consultant can see you as soon as possible after delivery. Breastfeeding takes time to get used to and its hard work but so so worth it!!!! I'm having twins and I know I'll have my work cut out for me but I'm so determined to nurse these two little ones!

Answer

I think the biggest thing to keep in mind is supply and demand—the more often we pump/nurse, the better the supply.  Of course, staying well hydrated and nourished is important as well.  There are supplements that supposedly help with supply, but as with anything, it seems that they work for some and do nothing for others.  I read good things about Legendairy Milk’s supplements when I was pumping with my son.

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I am not sure of anything before labor. You CAN pump before birth but there is a chance that can trigger labor in the 3rd trimester but it does kind of get your supply ready. I had a late term preemie and the advice the nurses gave me after labor was pump every 1.5 hrs to build supply. They feared with an early kiddo that I wouldnt be able to produce. So when the time comes post delivery the best thing to keep up supply is pumping (particularly if kiddo doesnt latch).
I know oats help with production once supply starts coming in. I believe fenugreek also helps. 
Worth asking the OB or a midwife or a lactation consultant if there is anything you can do pre labor.

Breastfeeding vitimans ?

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