low milk supply

Breastfeeding: 5 easy ways to boost your milk supply if it is running low

Breastfeeding: 5 easy ways to boost your milk supply if it is running low

First of all, is your milk supply really low? Often, according to lactation consultants, new mums think that they aren’t producing enough milk, frequently mistaking baby’s frequent feeding as a sign he or she mustn’t be getting enough milk in each feed. However, breastmilk is digested quickly (usually in 1.5-2 hours), so breastfed babies need […]

7 years ago

3 Irish mums share their struggles with low milk supply

3 Irish mums share their struggles with low milk supply

Nikki Walsh brings us more rants from the regions. She chatted to three mums who experienced low milk supply, and they told her in their own words about the challenges they encountered.  Rachel, 41 I wasn’t that fussed about breastfeeding – I came to motherhood late, and friends had already warned me not to get my […]

11 years ago