Increasing Low Breast Milk Supply While Pregnant

Question:
I am currently breastfeeding my 4 month old child. I am also pregnant with my 2nd child. My milk supply has been dropping. Are there any herbal products that can be used during pregnancy to increase breast milk production?

Answer:
Many moms find that their milk supply does drop during pregnancy. The usual lactation herbs (fenugreek, blessed thistle, etc) CANNOT be used during pregnancy. There are a lot of pregnant breastfeeding moms that have been using Malunggay Leaves to increase breast milk production, with good results.

Malunggay leaves are safe to use during pregnancy. They have been found to help bring on your breast milk supply earlier after delivery, and to actually increase the amount of breast milk you make. Even if you aren't already breastfeeding, you can take them starting at the 35th week of pregnancy to help bring your breastmilk in faster after you give birth.

Malunggay leaves have been used for at least hundreds of years in Asia to increase low breast milk supply. Most moms see an increase in milk production within the first 3 to 14 days. Always complete your entire order for best results.

After delivery, you can combine these with other herbs to give you the best possible increase in breast milk supply. During pregnancy, you will only want to use the leaves by themselves.

Always check with your doctor before starting any new supplements. Your local lactation consultant may know of other products that can be used during pregnancy.

Granting our kids' wishes for a dog

Granting our kids' wishes for a dog

Guest post written by Pete Clark

It seems like it's been years that the kids have been asking for a dog, but I'm pretty sure it's just been a few months. The neighbor got a dog and now our kids can't understand why we don't have one too. Or they might just not want to understand. My wife and I have discussed getting a dog because we finally realized that the kids just weren't going to let it go.

Before we did anything though, we wanted to figure out just how much a dog is going to add to our expenses. When I was online trying to find some advice about that, i saw the site www.debtsettlementusa.com and I looked through it some. We could use some help with settling our debts, so I think that we're going to use that site to help us with that.

Now that we're thinking about actually getting a dog, I really want to get one too! We've basically figured out that getting one is within our budget so we're going to move forward and take the kids to the animal shelter to help us pick out a dog!

Another Prayer For A Single Mother

This prayer is more spirit-filled (Pentecostal), and is a wonderful prayer for any single mom.

Holy Father,

Thank you for the wonderful blessings you have placed in my life. Although things seem hard right now, Lord I know you have it all in hand. Thank you Father for never leaving me.

Almighty God, you know my heart, soul, and mind. You know where I've been and where I'm going. I submit myself to your will for my life. I recognize you as my Lord and savior, and I praise you for your mercy.

I praise you God for blessing me with my child (or children), and I pray for the wisdom and guidance to raise them as you would have me to raise them. Guide me in my role as parent. Let your love, kindness, and patience shine through in me.

I lift my child (children) up to you for protection. I pray for their salvation, and God I pray as they move through life they will always keep you first and foremost. I pray that they will know you as their Heavenly Father, and that they will always keep their hearts soft and full of love as you would have us to be.

Almighty God, I ask you to move on any situations I am experiencing in my life. I know God that when one door shuts, another opens. I praise you God because I know you're going to get me through this. I thank you Lord for all the prayers you've already answered, and I thank you for my salvation.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

The good thing about this prayer is it can be adapted if you need to pray for a single mom.

Why We Need To Help The Starving In Other Countries

Famine is a very real problem for children and families in other countries. I'm very vocal about this, and encouraging people to help. Lately though, I've heard people say that we need to help the people in America.

Sure there are many people struggling in the USA now that weren't a few years ago. Middle class is almost gone. You're either rich or poor. I believe that this problem is going to get worse in this country before it gets better.

But.....

Here in this country, there are community kitchens where people can go eat for free. Many, many Americans are receiving government assistance in the form of food stamps, WIC, etc. There are agencies set up to help people with extra food. The real truth is you never hear of anyone starving here.

Can that be said for the children in Africa? Everyday people are dying from hunger.

In Africa, there aren't food stamps. There aren't community kitchens. I can't believe that people can turn their backs on the people in these countries that are literally starving.

There are many good charities that have workers in these third-world countries, and they are doing all they can to help. Things like this take money though. Donations are needed to help the charities continue their work. There are even charities that are looking for volunteers.

When deciding to give to charity, you want to make sure your money is going to a good cause. You can always go to a place like Charity Whttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifatch to make sure that they are genuine. There are a lot of places online with in-depth information about legitimate charities. If possible though, try to help. Even $20 a month makes a difference. Although $20 might not seem like much here, combined with other people's contributions it adds up. Not to mention that $20 in a third world country goes a lot further than it does here.

Not everyone can afford to help, and that is ok. Especially if you are a single parent. Only you know your circumstances, and only you know if your able to afford to contribute. If you can help though, please do. There are all sorts of ways to help out, from child sponsorship to a simple monthly donation. Just a little bit really makes a big difference.

A good charity I have found is . Action Against Hunger has been named one of the top nonprofits of 2011 by a panel of experts rating international charities. They are going all over the world helping with food, and they are making a BIG difference in the lives of many. They are just one of many charities that are doing this. Find one that suits you, and give what you can. Although you'll never meet the people you have helped with your contributions, you will know that you've helped to make a difference.

Why Faith Makes You A Better Person

I am a full-fledged Christian and proud of it. I use the word Christmas, I say God Bless You, and I believe in living my life the way the Bible tells us to.

A lot of people that are against Christianity have not even read the Bible through one time. They aren't even sure what the pages hold. So they are against what exactly? They know that Christians worship God. Almost everyone knows what the ten commandments are, so they are against telling the truth and not committing adultery? What kind of person does that make them?

If a person has true faith, it is going to make them a better person. It will add depth to their character. If you have true faith, you are going to have the desire and need to live your life in a way that is pleasing to God. This will in turn be pleasing to people around you, as you will treat them in a Godly manner. The Bible teaches people to love one another, be kind and patient with them, and to accept that people are imperfect. Everyone has mistakes. We are also told to not lie to one another, don't commit adultery, don't be envious of what someone else has, to love your spouse 100%, etc. We also have the perfect confidant in God. He is always there for us to talk to, and he will never leave or abandon us.

Faith is believing that there is a God that created this world. It is also believing in Jesus, and that he was sent to atone for our sins. There was a man that was more than a man that lived and walked this earth 2,000 years ago. This man died on the cross for the people then and he people now. His name was Jesus Christ of Nazareth. He later arose and was witnessed by the disciples that had been with him before he was crucified.

No matter what problems you are experiencing in this life, never let your faith slide. God works in mysterious ways, and he works miracles everyday. He's just waiting for you to open the door and let him in.

Need A Great Deal On Something Specific?

If you're a mom, you're going to spend a lot of time shopping. We all do, right? Not only do we shop for ourselves, but we have to shop for our children, hubby, birthdays, Christmas, and the list goes on and on. Only one thing can make shopping even better, and that is a great deal!

Over the years, I've started doing more and more shopping online. I love how easy it is, especially if you know exactly what you are looking for. You can comparison shop on the price. More and more stores are offering shipping specials, or you can just shop at a a place that has really low shipping. For clothing, I prefer to shop in the actual store. For everything else though, you can get it through the Internet.

I've been seeing the website NoMoreRack mentioned a lot on and off the Internet, so I decided to click on it to see what it was all about. This site has different deals on items, plus $2 shipping rates. It looks like they release deals everyday at Noon.

Looking at their page today, the deals range from jewelry to electronics. I even see a cotton candy machine for $30. If you love Hello Kitty, there is a wide range of markdowns for this line.

If you shop frequently, make sure to add NoMoreRack to your list of bookmarks to see what kind of deals you can get on items you need.

Increasing Low Breast Milk Supply Without Fenugreek

Are there any products out there to increase low breast milk supply that doesn't contain fenugreek seeds?

This is a popular question. For various reasons. Some moms want to try a product without fenugreek seeds. Pretty much all products for low milk supply contain fenugreek seeds simply because they are so effective. Fenugreek seeds are safe for mom and baby and are even used for cooking in some countries.

If you want to increase milk production without fenugreek though, I would recommend Malunggay leaves capsules. These trees are plentiful in Asia, and moms there have used the leaves for centuries to increase breast milk production. Not only is it safe, but it's very easy to take in a capsule form. One study says that moms that ate Malunggay produced 228% more breast milk than moms that didn't.

There are no known side effects and tests have been done to ensure that it's safe for mom and baby.

When taking Malunggay capsules, it can take anywhere from 3 to 14 days to see an increase in milk supply. Breastfeed and/or pump often and complete your entire order. Continue to eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids. Sometimes it's hard to be patient when increasing breast milk supply, but it is very important to give a product time to work. Take as recommended.

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Worrying about possible low milk supply at 6 months...

Question:

"OK so I worry a lot so hopefully someone knowledgeable will be able to reassure me.

My almost 6 month DD had her tongue tie snipped very recently (so so late!), and I know that tongue tie can cause poor feeding and so low milk supply - and I'm worried that this has happened to us and I wont be able to feed long term - and I really want to do extended breastfeeding for as long as she wants.

Basically she never seems satisfied after a feed - haven't seen that milk drunk look in a very long time, she never feeds for long - 1 or 2 minutes on each side... and has recently dropped to middle/;lower 9th centile from high 50th at birth. She's quite a fussy baby as well.... and not interested much in food yet (planning on BLW)

So... are we doomed to fail in extended feeding? Is she getting enough? Can I boost supply at this late stage if I need to?"

Answer:

Low milk supply can be increased at anytime. The important thing is to breastfeed and/or pump often, without skipping. Unless you are doing one or the other on a regular basis, your milk supply will suffer.

For low milk supply, herbs need to be used as soon as possible. They offer a safe and natural way to increase breast milk production. A great product to try is Breastea from http://www.breastea.com

In order for herbs to increase milk supply, you must use them on a regular basis. Try drinking a glass of Breastea when you sit down to breastfeed or pump.

Also baby might be ready to be started on cereal.

Is Baby Getting Enough To Eat From Breastfeeding?

One of the biggest worries of a breastfeeding mom is whether or not baby is getting enough breast milk. It doesn't matter if you're a new mom or a veteran mom, you're still going to worry.

There are different reasons why mom might began to worry about the amount her her breast milk supply. One reason might be the quantity of pumped breast milk is not very much. Another reason could be because she no longer becomes engorged. Regardless of the reason why she worries, the best way to determine if baby is getting enough milk is by weighing baby before and after a feeding.

Watch the above video for some great tips. If you feel like you have low milk supply and baby is not getting enough breast milk, contact the lactation consultant at the hospital where you delivered. She will be a big help.

If you are experiencing low milk supply, there are several great ways to increase it. Depending on your situation, you might need to breastfeed or pump more. Herbs really help increase breast milk production. A great product to try is Breastea from http://www.breastea.com to get your milk supply going strong.

Breastfeeding Latch On Makes A Breast MIlk Supply .... Or Breaks It!

When breastfeeding you want to make sure baby has a good latch. The best time to work on this is immediately after birth. While you are in the hospital, you will have access to the lactation consultant. By the time you are discharged, you will want to have established a good latch on.

Latch on will make or break your milk supply. If baby is latching on incorrectly, they will not be able to breastfeed effectively. This will trick your body into thinking that not much breast milk is needed. Then you will start a cycle of low milk supply.

Some moms simply aren't sure if baby is latching on correctly. If baby appears to be breastfeeding ok, I wouldn't worry so much. Painful nipples does not mean that baby is latching on incorrectly. Even with a good latch, your nipples are going to hurt for at least a week after you start breastfeeding, maybe longer. Use a good nipple creme to help soothe it. If the pain is unbearable, make an appointment with the lactation consultant. If something doesn't seem right, make an appointment with the LC. She can also weigh baby before and after breastfeeding to make sure baby is getting enough milk.

The above video is really good for explaining latch on. It's not very long, but it covers all the basics.

If for some reason breastfeeding latch isn't working, you can still breastfeed. You will probably need to use a pump, and pump every 2 to 3 hours. The best way to perfect the latch on is simply by practice though. Just keep trying. Even the most experienced breastfeeders were newbies at one time. As baby grows older, it will be easier for both of you. You can also try different breastfeeding positions to help baby latch on easier. For example, if you usually attempt breastfeeding laying down, try sitting up. An experienced lactation consultant can definitely help with all of this.

If you do experience low milk supply, try Breastea from http://www.breastea.com to increase your milk supply. They also offer affordable breastfeeding products like nipple creams, nursing shirts, baby clothing etc.