Breastfeeding Supplements

I previously wrote about my concern with breastfeeding. I had a tough 1st month with my newborn due to my seemingly low milk production. There are some things I did that helped with the lactation. I did get more than enough supply for my now 2 month old baby boy, however I encountered some problems when I started to go back to work and 2 weeks after my summer vacation started.

Here are the things that helped me with getting more than enough milk supply for my breastfeeding baby:
1) Nurse or pump frequently. (30min - 2 hrs) If I'm not at work, I'm always nursing. When I'm at work, I pump whenever possible. I nurse on each side until he falls asleep or pull off himself. I used to nurse for 30min-1hr. per side. Yah, no kidding... That long! So thankful my nookie lately joined me while I my little boy and I patiently worked hard on this.

2) Eat, snack often on foods rich in protein and calcium I did more than this, I became a voracious eater. I ate and ate that I gained and gained until none of my decent clothing feeds me. I feel like a sumo wrestling contestant but hey, I am glad that I no longer have my initial problem....

3) Drink enough fluids I'm still not good at drinking 8 glasses of water a day, but I'm trying and I drink juice and smoothie as well.

4) Rest

5) Fenugreek herb supplement 2 capsule 3x a day.

Well, there's a consequence with nursing frequently, at least for me. Now, when hungry, my baby cries and cries until mommy comes to the rescue and nurse him. He doesn't stop at all even when held or rocked by any other relatives/friends.