Expressing milk

Please see a lactation consultant. I saw Cathy at latch and relax and can't speak any more highly of her

The breastfeeding association has a helpline which is very useful.

How old is your baby? It's a very common concern to have, but introducing pumping can often cause more anxiety and stress. I have an oversupply of milk and I actually didn't respond to a pump - I couldn't get more than 5-15ml and it totally made me spiral for a good couple of weeks! But I am exclusively feeding a baby in the 98th percentile for weight, so my stress was unnecessary. I stopped trying to pump and I'm much happier and more relaxed 😌 If your baby has at least 6 wet nappies and is following their own growth curve then you ARE producing enough for your baby 💗 just keep putting them to the breast and your milk supply will increase or decrease to whatever they are demanding

I agree with everyone above. I personally responded well to the Haakaa shell which has a very gentle suction, it’s in between a pump and collector. I use it every morning when my supply is highest as well as on the opposite breast every time I feed. I’m more of a holistic health person and to be honest I think the best results were seen by changing my diet. I now eat a very ‘warming’ whole food diet and googled traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic tips. I keep my fluids up and eat as much (wholefoods) as I can. Instead of drinking lots of water I drink different ‘warming’ spice teas, electrolytes and a ton of bone broth, I do Accupuncture, lots of baby skin to skin contact and baby led feeding. I’m sure your IBCLC will also have lots more tips for you :)