Living with Low Milk Supply

Milk booster tips and breastfeeding resources

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Best Breastfeeding Books for New Moms – My Top 5 Pick

If you asked me what kind of special gift a new mom would love, I would answer: a breastfeeding book.

Why? Because having adequate resources and support is critical in breastfeeding journey (read more about this here). And breastfeeding books satisfy the first.

You may disagree: I can always Google it.

Yeah, that was what I did. and here are what I get:

  • I spent my days (literally a lot of time )scrolling through Google search pages
  • I got conflicting information on what to do

At the end, I feel tired of searching and did whatever I felt was right.

I wish I can simply grab one book, from a trusted author, that can answer all my questions, and find the solution faster.

 

So which book you should choose? There are so many breastfeeding books, but the following five below are the ones that caught my attention. All of them are written by internationally-acknowledged lactation consultants or experienced moms, gaining more than hundreds positive reviews, and easy to read and follow. Let’s get to know each of them.

Are you looking for breastfeeding books for new moms? These 5 books will prepare you to get a great start in breastfeeding your baby, avoid common breastfeeding mistakes, include cheatsheets, plus teaching you how to prepare for pumping at work. Most of them are available on Kindle. Click through to read the details and link to the FREE preview.

 

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How To Stockpile Breast Milk and Build A Freezer Stash

Are you trying to stockpile breast milk for your baby, but don’t know where to start? 

Or you are struggling to pump in between feeding because it seems that baby wants to nurse every time?

Or you never get a chance to stockpile because your baby always wake up right after your pumping session, so then you give her your expressed milk?

In this post, I would like to share my tips on how I stockpile my expressed breast milk right from scratch.

Please note that I am not a typical mom with abundant milk supply. Psst.. I never need a breast pad because I never leak, even a drop! My boob rarely seems full either, yet I’m making milk. My average pumping yield is less than 1 oz when I pump in between feeding. Are you a mom like me? If yes, then I believe you will love the tips that I’m going to share. Let’s start!

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What Causes Low Milk Supply in Breastfeeding (Part 4)

This article is the fourth article in “What Causes Low Milk Supply in Breastfeeding” series. To read the previous articles in these series, please click here .

Previously we have discussed about how things that you do and your baby’s action and body may affect your milk supply. Now, let’s talk about your body. Yes, there are things on our body which may cause low milk supply issue if not addressed properly. What are they? Here you go.

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