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how can I speed up my milk flow?

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cleoowen · 18/03/2013 12:16

I ve done some research about why my 13week old is fussing on the breast after a few threads on here.

His behaviour seems to match with my milk flow being too slow. How can I make it faster?

Tried massaging when he's feeding but not sure if doing it right, milking it like you would a cow is what I am doing. However this is rather hard to do with one hand, when baby is jerking around and throwing his arm around.

Already Resting,drinking water, feeding lots,changing breasts during feeds, taking fenugreek, stripping baby to try and help more effective feeding and increase production.

how can I make,it faster?

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BuntyCollocks · 18/03/2013 12:19

Feed slightly leaning forward, don't recline back. Use breast compressions.

cleoowen · 18/03/2013 21:23

Watched video about breast compressions. Am I right in thinking you pump breast when he sucks and stop when he stops? Or should you just squeeze and keep it squeezed when he sucks and let go when he stops? Being trying today but hard when.he s thrashing around or when need other hand to tickle him to keep awake.
Will try the leaning towards tonight.

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