Hi all,

So the last week or so I've really been having trouble producing enough milk to keep by little man happily fed. I first put it down to lack of water and calories. I have been forcing water down but I don't know if that is the issue because I seem to still have the problem when I do drink a heap. I am trying to eat more to but mut admit it is proving very time consuming to source enough organic fruit to fuel my colorie needs and I have been very sensitive to non-organic food of late. Other factor is stress which may be the cause. I am taking advice from another forum and spending heaps of time lazing around with him on the boob as much as possible. Still, I am getting so emotional about not having enough to satisfy him when he wants it. I want to do the right thing - breastfeed as long as possible and eat the right diet that fuels this but what I am doing isn't working. I am considering introducing cooked grains or perhaps sprouted back into my diet which I really don't want to do but I just wany my bubba fed most of all.

Any ideas very welcome but please be supportive because it's a sensitive issue for a well-meaning new mumma

Thanks so much fairy That advice helps xx

I agree with Fairy, babies go through stages where they need more milk so they suckle more to produce that milk, you may not think he's getting enough but it's just nature's way of making more, relax.  How long has this been going on though.

Glad things are looking up J xo

Good that things are improving - hope they continue to do so. I absolutely agree with all the advice here (such wise ladies) to relax, let her suck and know that you're doing a great job (most important!)

I would only add, greens. Eat more greens if you can. Greens, greens, greens. It is my solution to most things though lol.

Here's an article from Kate Wood on raw breastfeeding.

http://www.shazzie.com/raw/articles/breastfeeding.shtml

I know it's far from 80/10/10 so it might not be appropriate for you, Jungle, but worth a look?

ggxx