Many parents need to supplement breast milk with formula. But trying to figure out the best way to do it can be confusing – should you mix breast mix and formula together? Or give breast milk first, and formula only as needed? Here are different ways to supplement with formula, plus some other tips for success.
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For the first month after my son was born, he wasn’t gaining enough weight, and I needed to supplement. I was also constantly pumping and trying to figure out when I should give him breast milk and when I should give him formula.
For example, I’d read somewhere online that I could mix it together in one bottle. I’d also read that giving formula might help my baby sleep longer at night. Or maybe I should just use all of the breast milk I had until I ran out, and then give him formula?
3 Ways to Supplement with Breast Milk with Formula
Here are the different ways you can manage supplementing with formula when you’re exclusively pumping.
1. Mix breast milk and formula together in one bottle
With this method, you prepare formula and breast milk separately, and then combine them in the same bottle.
PRO: If your baby is accustomed to breast milk, he is more likely to accept the bottle, as the flavor will be more like what he’s used to. Also, you only have to make one bottle.
CON: If your baby doesn’t finish the bottle, it will have to be thrown out an hour after he starts drinking it. (Breast milk-only bottles can be kept for two hours after the end of a feeding, while formula bottles must be discarded an hour after the feeding begins.) Throwing away breast milk – especially when you are supplementing – is painful!
2. Start baby with a breast milk bottle and follow with a formula “chaser”
With this option, you give your baby all of the milk that you have available for the feeding, and then offer him formula after the breast milk bottle if he is still hungry.
PRO: No throwing away breast milk! Also – if it is important to you to minimize formula, with this option, you are only giving your baby the amount of formula that you have to.
CON: You have to prepare and wash two bottles. Also, if your baby doesn’t like the taste of formula, he might refuse the second bottle and still be slightly hungry and cranky.
3. Pick one or several feeds of the day to be formula feeds and only offer formula at that feeding
Here, you’d decide how many feedings need to be formula based on the amount of breast milk that you have, and then designate each feeding to be either breast milk or formula, but not both.
PRO: It’s much simpler – only one bottle to deal with and one liquid to prepare. And again, no throwing away breast milk.
CON: If your baby doesn’t like the taste of formula, it might be difficult to get him to take this feeding. However, it’s more likely that he’ll take it since he’ll likely be pretty hungry (versus option #2, where he’ll already have partially filled up on breast milk).
I asked on instagram which one people preferred, and most said that they did the third option, where they had designated breast milk feedings and designated formula feedings.
Rules for Mixing with Breast Milk and Formula in the Same Bottle
If you decide to go with option #1, where you put everything in the same bottle, here are some guidelines and best practices.
Mix formula before adding to breast milk
If you’re using formula that needs to be prepared, mix and prepare it according to the instructions first, before adding it to your breast milk.
Do not add the powdered formula directly to your breast milk unless you doctor directs you to do this. (This doesn’t apply if you’re using ready-to-feed liquid formula; only powdered formula.)
Follow the rules for both breast milk and formula
When feeding from a mixed bottle, need to follow feeding and storage guidelines for both milks. You should discard milk based on the earliest time that would apply to any milk in the bottle.
Other tips for supplementing with formula
Below are a few additional tips for other parents who have done it:
- Pick feeding(s) where your baby is less likely to finish a bottle to be formula feedings, so that you don’t waste breast milk.
- Along the same lines, many parents decide to formula feed at times when warming up a breast milk bottle is inconvenient (often in the middle of the night, or on the go).
- Some parents make a pitcher of formula in the mornings, and then add from this pitcher to breast milk bottles as needed.
- If you just need supplement a small amount of formula, using pre-made formula may be easier than powdered.
Let me know if you have any questions on supplementing with formula in the comments!
References- KidsHealth.com. “Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage.” https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/formulafeed-storing.html
- Kellymom. “Human Milk Storage.” https://kellymom.com/store/freehandouts/milkstorage01.pdf
Comments & Chitchat
Sammi says
Hi question about the mixing! Do you heat up the breast milk first if it is from the fridge then then add formula? Thanks
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
If you need to heat up the formula too, I would prep the formula, add breast milk, and then heat together!
Rebecca says
I’m pregnant with my 2nd baby, and thinking about exclusively pumping from birth, along with supplementing when needed. This website had been so helpful!
I had no education about feeding options with my first, and really didn’t like breastfeeding so we did formula pretty early on. This time around, I’d like to see how pumping works out. Hopefully with some preparedness and diligence with a pumping schedule, I can get a good supply! I think a hands-free pump will be helpful, instead of the clunky Medela that I had! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Good luck Rebecca and thank you so much!
Frannie says
Thank you, this is so helpful! I want to trade a breastmilk bottle for a formula bottle once or twice a day so I don’t have to go through my freezer stash as quickly now that she is in daycare. Is the trade 1:1? For example, if she’s drinking 6 oz of breastmilk every 3 hours should we feed her 6 oz of formula every 3 hours as well?
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Frannie! I would start with that and adjust if she seems hungry early or doesn’t finish the bottle. Good luck!
Emely says
Hiii! Just had a question, when it comes to mixing formula and breastmilk, do they need to be the sane temperature? Can i use room temp water for formula and then add breastmilk that was in the fridge? Thanks!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Emely! If you’re feeding right away it doesn’t matter. If you’re prepping for later, I’d use cold water so that it’s the same temp as the breast milk you’re prepping with. Hope that helps!
Stephanie says
Hi! I’m currently EP-ing for my twins. They’re 3 months now and I’m pumping 6 times/day. I’m considering supplementing with formula to get some time back because pumping and feeding and changing and playing with twins is A LOT! If I start supplementing 2 of their 6 feedings, can I cut back my pipping sessions to 4/day? Will that decrease supply too significantly?
Thanks!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Stephanie! Congrats on your sweet twins! I can’t say for sure – you kind of have to try it and see how it goes. I would drop to 5 sessions and then see how things are going and re-evaluate. Good luck!
Ieva says
This is a very helpful article! I had no milk after c section for about 5 days so I had to start with formula. Baby had a tongue tie and didn’t latch so I started pumping milk every 4 hours and gradually developed my milk supply and exclusively pupmed for 5 months 6-7 times a day, bsby refused to take the breast, it was so exausting, but I really wanted to give the best I can to my baby. After 5 months of hard work I stated to introduce the formula because I want to have more quality time with my baby and not to be tied up to the pump anymore. I really felt like a failure that I couldn’t breastfeed my baby, and now I feel a bit guilty of starting to introduce the formula even though I know it’s nothing wrong with it. Just wondering is it main reason why is not recommended to conbibation feed breastfed babies is nipple confusion? If that’s true that means it doesn’t apply for babies being fed from bottles and combination feeding could be even more beneficial because if all the vitamins formulq has and antibodies in breast milk?
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Ieva! I do think that’s one reason, and also the fear that people won’t remove enough milk if they combo feed, and that their supply will slowly dwindle.
Lauryn says
Hi there! My baby will be starting day care and I was curious how to prep these bottles. I have 2oz ready to feed bottles that I want to put into 6oz of breast milk. The ready to feed bottles are at room temp and the 6oz of breast milk are in my fridge. Do I mix the two different temperatures together? Should I put read to feed in fridge so it is the same temp as breast milk and then combine them into one bottle?
Once the bottles are combined I send them to day care where they will be refrigerated- is that ok? Bottles will be fed throughout the day. Ready to feed formula states that once opened baby needs to drink it within 1 hour of it being opened… I’m very confused!!!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Lauryn! I think refrigerating is a good idea. (It might not be necessary, but why not be on the safe side.) That’s fine to send them to daycare and have them refrigerated. I think the company means fed within an hour of starting the feeding, not opened, but you can call customer service and just confirm that. Let me know what they say!
Alexia says
Hi, I’m currently struggling to pump. I absolutely do not like doing it at all, I have nipple shields to try and get baby to latch but I’m unsure if when to pump if feeding baby from breast. I want to supplement with formula but I feel so guilty and am unsure what’s the best option for formula? I’m 5 weeks pp and feel like I’m taking the easy way out, any advice? Thankyou
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Alexia! If you wanted to pump, I would pump right after feeding baby (or as soon as you can, if you need to get baby settled etc.) There is nothing wrong with supplementing with formula if that’s what you want to do. You’re doing amazing and however you feed your baby, she’ll be great!
Momo says
HI Amanda, when mixing formula and milk I read that it is unsafe to treat them as equals? Something about “salt” in the formula? I am not sure. Do you know anything about this? If you don’t, do you recommend just treating them as the same? Thanks!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hmm – I am not sure what it means to treat them the same. Do you mean as far as storage? I would follow the guidelines for the formula AND breast milk storage guidelines, whichever is stricter. I hope that’s what you mean – let me know if not!
twinmamma says
HI Amanda, when mixing formula and milk I read that it is unsafe to treat them as equals? Something about “salt” in the formula? I am not sure. Do you know anything about this? If you don’t, do you recommend just treating them as the same? For example, I am weaning and my production is 4 ounces a day. (I think I will stop in a day to two.) But my twins take 5 and 6 ounes, respectively. I want to put 2 ounces in each bottle before bed time. Is it OK to just do 2 ounces milk and 3 or 4 ounces of formula? Thanks!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
I think this is fine!
Victoria says
Hi Amanda,
I found this article to be extremely helpful! I’m currently 27 weeks and have decided to exclusively pump and formula feed. If doing Option #3 how often should I pump and formula feed?
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Victoria! It kind of depends on what you want to do. Like if you want to do half an half, and your baby eats about 4 times a day, you’d want to do 4 formula feeds and breast milk for the rest. I would probably start pumping 5-6 times a day and adjust from there depending on how it’s going. Here is some info on EPing for a newborn that might be helpful:
https://exclusivepumping.com/exclusive-pumping-for-a-newborn/
If you want to do some formula, though, you might not need to pump as much as I recommend here. Hope this helps. Congrats on your pregnancy!
Jordan says
Hi there! Love your page, it’s so helpful. I have a question about option 2. Why would you have to use two different bottles? If you’re able to mix breastmilk and formula in one bottle, why would I need to use two bottles when using it for a chaser? Couldn’t I offer the breastmilk first and if he’s still hungry after finishing, use the same bottle to mix an ounce or two of formula? Or even just rinse the bottle out and dry it first? Is there something about bacteria I’m missing?
Thank you!
Amanda Glenn, CLC says
Hi Jordan! I guess you could – I’m guessing the guidelines are probably technically that formula should be prepared in a clean bottle, but if you serve it immediately I’m guessing there wouldn’t be any time for bacteria to grow. 🙂
Juhi says
Reading the article years since it was posted. I am supplementing my 12 week old baby girl. I have consulted two pediatricians and both of them suggested I give expressed breast milk first and supplement as much as required. And it can be prepared in the same bottle if served immediately. This is exactly what I am following.
Anna says
I’m just writing this in the hopes that it helps somebody else. I started exclusively pumping starting week 4. That was when my son started refusing formula in a bottle. I tried a week of almost every formula and he kept refusing all of them or they would make him super gassy. Finally we tried a European brand lebenswert and it was magic. Formula feedings no longer take hours to eat. And he’s in a much better mood 10 weeks out. And once he started taking it my supply went up! Hope this helps relieve some other first time mama like myself.
mishi says
whoa my mother in law asked me to mux the powdered formula directed to my breastmilk is it bad for my baby just now i read that cannot be mix directly please need some advise 😢
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! I would just mix the formula with water first going forward and then combine with breastmilk if you’re doing a combined feed 💜
A.R. says
Hello,
I stopped feeding my son breast milk and began giving him hypoallergenic formula since he was 2 months old. His doctor wanted me to do that to help with his reflux and milk protein allergy.
He is now 4 months old and I’d like to start giving him some of my frozen breast milk, along with the hypoallergenic formula.
He drinks between 6-8 oz. at each feeding, every three hours. How would you recommend that I do that?
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! You could try mixing it? Maybe try the formula and breast milk half and half and see how that works?
Maranda says
My LO (5 months old) is currently exclusively breastfed/breastmilk bottles. She gets 3 bottles at daycare (4oz each), and we nurse when together. I am only getting about 3oz per pump session now, so I am about to start supplementing with formula for the bottle feedings.
I like the Option 1 of mixing the two together. Can you please explain the best way to prepare her 3 bottles to send to daycare? The bottles will be made around 7:30 am… she will eat them around 10:30am, 1:30pm and 4:30pm.
Any advice is GREATLY appreciated!!
Amanda Glenn says
Hi Maranda! All you need to do is divide the breastmilk into the three bottles (either evenly, or whatever you want to do), mix the amount of formula you need separately, and then pour it into the bottles on the top of the breastmilk. Make sure to keep it cold after you mix it since formula is only good out of the fridge for an hour. Hope that helps!
Christina says
My LO is 6 weeks old and I want to try supplementing with formula as my milk supply is dwindling . In the first three weeks I had so much milk I was able to store at least 100 bags of 3 and 4 oz my freezer ! But I’ve gotten lazy I started pumping less not know it would slow my supply! I only planned to breast feed the first 6 months! Wondering how transitioning would be for my LO. What if he rejects the formula
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! I would try mixing it with breast milk to start and see how that goes! Good luck!
stephanie says
hi im pregnant with my second baby Im 28weeks.and I want to try ep
but I want to start pumping straight after I gave birth, but what does the baby have while im pumping
and if its forumla will she or he take my breast milk and the stuff comes before milk, how does this work, please im so confused, worried and really need to know more
Thank you
Stephanie
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! Congrats on your pregnancy! I have an answer to this here (about halfway down the page). Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
https://exclusivepumping.com/exclusive-pumping-frequently-asked-questions/
Chelsea says
I have just started EPing. With my first child I was making barely a half ounce despite mother’s tea, fenugreek and eating my weight in lactation cookies. My second child is now 2 months old and my supply is going down again. I’m pumping about 1-1.5 oz per session. We tried nursing and it was going great for a while but he soon became too aggressive at the breast and we spent more time re-latching than actually eating. Thankfully he will suck on anything that it put in his mouth. Is there anything I can do to establish a supply so that I’m not feeding my child something I JUST pumped? I want to stay ahead of him a day or two.
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! What dose of fenugreek are you taking and do you smell like maple syrup? What is your pumping schedule?
One option that is challenging to get but might help is domperidone. More info at the bottom here:
https://exclusivepumping.com/increasing-milk-supply/
Kelsi says
Trisha,
Were you able to get your supply back up at all? I’m currently at 3-4 pumps per day and my supply is dropping. We tried supplementing with formula for the first time this morning and my 10 month old wouldn’t have it. I just bought some tea this morning…we found out our son has a diary allergy at one month. His doctor told us to give him Similac Alimentum if we needed to supplement. That stuff is NASTY. It smells like dog food – I can’t even imagine what it tastes like. Does anyone know of something similar that might taste/smell less awful? Or any other ideas on how to get him to take formula? Could we just decrease the number of bottles he drinks since he’s eating solids?
Amanda Glenn says
Have you tried mixing formula and breast milk together? When I transition babies from breastmilk to other stuff I start with just a splash in the bottle and gradually increase it. Just an idea.
Kristin says
For Option #2. . .I’m curious why it is necessary to use two different bottles. In option #1, the breast milk and formula are being mixed together in the same bottle. Why can’t the “formula chaser” in option #2 be put into the same bottle that was just used for breast milk?
Amanda Glenn says
Hi Kristin! You can do that too. You’d probably want to at least rinse it out in between but I guess you don’t have to completely wash it. Good idea!
Donna says
That’s the same thing I wondered! I am an Rn and 2 of myb3 kids were not good nurses so I supplemented. I cried too as I wanted everything pure and natural. BUt thinking back I would have pumped what I could….we didn’t have Hospital grade pump then……and I would get an organic formula and use both. Even if your baby is getting 1 oz of your milk at a feeding which you pumped….it’s still wonderfully good and formula isn’t terrible either. Enjoy your baby . They grow up so fast! My Mom used to try to tell me this but I felt like a failure! If you live and take care of your baby and nurture them you are not a failure! And my cousin fully formula fed her baby and that baby is a DOCTOR now! Do your best and don’t stress over this!
Nicole says
Reading all these posts make me feel less alone. I started supplementing my little girl on day 2 and feel so bad about it. She didn’t seem full or happy. I was bf but couldn’t get latch and baby was unhappy. Started pumping and enjoyed it more. Having a 3 year old at home as well makes it almost impossible to pump enough so some feeds are completely formula. She also has acid reflux so it’s hard to know if formula makes it worse. I would like to exclusively pump but have enough for her. Right now I go about 5 to 7 hours between pumping because I was convinced I was going to stop giving breast milk, however I want to ep for as long as possible. Tips? What formula do you guys like? Anything I try makes her gassy.
Jennifer says
Nicole,
I recently had to start supplementing formula because my baby girl is not gaining weight. I have found that changing my diet has helped. I recently found out that she has been gassy because she has a milk protein allergy. My baby girl also has acid reflux. I would suggest seeing her pediatrician and inquiring about Pepcid. Taking Pepcid once a day has seemed to make a difference with the reflux. Also, if you change your diet I would recommend not eating foods that would normally cause heartburn, such as, pizza or anything spicy, this could be the cause of extra reflux issues with your little one. Also, you could always ask your pediatrician about having an allergy test done to see if your little one has any allergies to anything you might be eating. Good luck.
Trisha says
This makes me feel better… I went back to work and with that and a three year old I am only pumping twice per day at this point. My supply is dropping now even from what I was getting. I just bought the tea and am going to try that to get as much as I can. I may only be pumping twice a day but at least I know that she’s getting that little bit. I had an amazing supply before I went back to work, to the point where I had a small stockpile of frozen milk. That is dwindling now unfortunately. I am not sure what reflux looks like in babies, but if it means they spit up a lot, my daughter spits up a lot if I eat to much cabbage or broccoli or any other veggies like that.. and it gives her gas. My daughter did well on enfamil newborn but the regular is not agreeing with her. I am going to try something else next.
Helen says
I’m also in a similar situation. I have started pumping regularly from a few days ago. My baby is 2 and a half weeks weighing around 3kg and I’m getting 80ml per 3-4 hourly pumping sessions but she is still fussy when this has finished so I top up with 30-40ml of formula at most feeds. It takes me 30minutes to pump 80ml. Just wondering if pumping 5 times a day at 30minutes each is ok? I’ve read on multiple sites to pump 2 hours altogether in 24 hours and to pump around 8 times but this would mean I’ve pumped 4 hours…. So I’m wondering whether pumping for longer would affect my supply?
Also I’m feeling bad for topping up with formula and making her full as she’s only 2.5 weeks but I just can’t get her to settle on the breast at all and have exclusively been pumping. I’m already feeling guilty about whether my milk supply will last and whether I’ll eventually have to switch completely to formula.
Jennifer says
Helen,
Hello. I know what you mean when you state that you feel bad for topping up with formula. I have to supplement because my daughter is not gaining weight properly. The first bottle of formula that I gave her I cried. I have a son who is 10 1/2 years old. I breastfed exclusively with him, no formula at all. I don’t know if it is because I am older or my thyroid issues; however, I just cannot seem to produce enough even with taking Fenugreek and drinking plenty of water. I try to pump every 2 hours but this is not always possible with so many doctors appointments because of her medical issues. I noticed when I do pump I am lucky to get 2 ounces, most of the time it is only 1 ounce. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get more per pumping session.
Thank you
Amelia says
Hi, very informative and interesting article. My baby is 7 weeks and I have being pumping as baby won’t latch. I pump 6 to 7 times a day and for 20 minutes at each session. I get about 150mls in the morning and for rest of the day I get about 80 to 100mls. My baby takes 120mls every two to three hours so am able to get just enough to feed her. I really want to increase my supply and am hoping to try fenugreek. Can you please give me dosage on how to take fenugreek.
Amanda Glenn says
Hi Amelia, I would start with 2 capsules 3 times a day and increase it after a few days if you don’t smell like maple syrup.
Heidi says
Great article! Wish there were more out there like this. My baby is 4 weeks- he never did latch so I am exclusively pumping. He is getting formula for half of his feedings since this is what he started with in the hospital due to no latch. Plus we felt it was easier to continue partial formula feeds since he will be out to daycare in only a few more weeks and it would be easier for the provider. I pump every 2 hours for 20 min (for the first two weeks I also pumped every 2 hours through the evening). I have found this massively increased my supply and has maintained as long as I’m drinking lots of water. I have a huge freezer stash now especially since he eats every 3 hours. This past week I cut back the night pumping sessions to only when he wakes up- every 4 hours- but continue to pump every 2 during the day. Hope my tip helps somebody else. Best of luck ladies!!
Karen says
Wow! How much do you get at the 2 hourly pump? I only get 100ml when I pump 3 hourly and it’s only sufficiently feeding him for 1 feed and no more addition… I get lesser output if I pump 2 hourly. I just started my fenugreek pills, really wondering what am I missing. How come my supply just doesn’t seem to increase and we are in week 5 already.
Marielle says
What about exclusively pumping while traveling? Best storage methods? Formula supplementing times etc?
Amanda Glenn says
Hi Marielle, A lot depends on how you’ll be travelling (plane vs car, because you can take a cooler in the car) and where you’ll be staying (i.e., do you have access to a fridge). If you have more details I’d be happy to help. 🙂
Karen says
Hi, your article is really informative.
My baby is 4 weeks plus and I am still trying to catch up his feed with my pumping session as my supply isn’t that much yet. There are times, when his feed is near yet my pumping schedule is not up yet. I am unable to pump as the output will be lesser if I pump before 3 hours. I will be able to sufficiently feed him ONLY if I pump minimally at 3 or more hrs apart. As the output will be sufficient to feed him. However, I end up having lesser pumping sessions. At night, I pump at least once and we feed him full formula for night feeds. Total sessions about 5-6 pumps in 24 hrs
During, the day as much as possible I give him full breastmilk. Unless, I do not have enough supply.
Now that my baby is 4 weeks already and my supply is still not there yet. Is this normal and is there anything wrong with me?
Will my supply still kick in naturally on its own? I am now drinking Nursing tea 3x a day.
I am Considering if i should start fenugreek supplements pills as i worry about over supply and engorgement etc as i do not know if i do not have enough supply or is it just that my supply hasn’t come in yet. Please advice.
Also, if i am out with baby alone i will not be able to pump. What should i do then? Any issues if i do not pump at all during such situations?
Amanda Glenn says
Hi Karen,
I would definitely try fenugreek – it can’t hurt and I wouldn’t wait to see if your supply increases on its own at the 4 week point. If you’re out with your baby I think it’s fine to push your pumping session back or make a later one longer – just make up the time later in the day. And I wouldn’t let it go too long – if you normally pump every 3 hours I wouldn’t wait 8 or 10. Hope that helps!
Stephanie B says
Thanks! I really enjoy your articles! Any tips on how adding food to baby’s diet at six months affects EPing? Did your son still require as much breastmilk? Or were you able to drop a pump due to him needing less?
The Extreme Pumper says
Thank you so much Stephanie!!
At six months, my son still needed about the same amount of breast milk. At the beginning, it’s so much work to get them to *actually* eat a little oatmeal or pureed food, and that food doesn’t have nearly as many calories as breast milk does. I think both kiddos started needing less breast milk around 8-9 months. That’s exciting that you’re starting solids soon! How fun!
Stephanie B says
Thanks! Well in that case, I will just keep on pumping! 🙂
Stephanie says
I supplemented with formula during week 3 of my baby’s life when she lost weight. I too used the nursettes. But I used them for finger feeding via a syringe and tubing taped to my finger (she would suck on my finger to eat which was apparently supposed to cause less nipple confusion). I also tried the SNS system (supplemental nusing system). My baby would suck at the breast. Meanwhile, she was sucking formula via tubing in the corner of her mouth. This was supposed to stimulate my milk production and keep her at the breast but also gain weight. Long story short…she failed to gain weight on both methods. Once my milk supply returned (after a bad experience with a nipple hield), we had success with EPing!
The Extreme Pumper says
The third week was the really bad week for me, too. I never tried an SNS but was curious about it. I’m sorry it didn’t work, but I’m so glad to hear that your got your milk supply up and have had good luck with EPing!
Sreedevi says
Hi
I am exactly at 3rd week and asked to supplement as baby is losing weight.she has 3 bottles 2oz formula. While I.pump I get max 40ml.I am having fenugreek tablets, but dont see a visible increase in quantity of pumped milk. Is there a specific brand I need to use or is there something wrong with pumping? I pump for 15_20mts, in simulation phase, I het the max output. Once I use expression phase, nothing much comes. Should I shift between simulation and expression phase? Can my milk supply increase? I don’t smell of maple syrup inspite of having around 12 fenugreek capsules…
Amanda Glenn says
Hi! Are the capsules 610mg each?
Sreedevi says
Yes, I have it thrice. 4 tablets per dose.
I did try lactation plus. Mother’s tea too. Still getting 40ml/2hrs and 50ml on mornings.
Also today my baby refused to breastfeed..I had to pump and give her. I used to breastfeed her one time/day thinking she might go back to breast once my supply is back.
Any help is greatly appreciated, on how to increase quantity and right steps to make sure I can do this for the time I get any milk from my breast:(
How to make sure, without baby drinking from breast, that supply doesn’t lower.
While pumping, I get most of milk in simulation phase and 2mts after that. Rest of 15mts, iget very less, just trickle. It’s the initial 5mtz, which gets 95%of 40ml.
I don’t see any let down after that.. has someone faced this??