Cupboard Cures for Oversupply
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These cupboard cures are remedies that work for some moms but they are not meant as a treatment plan for your specific situation. If you are experiencing a breastfeeding challenge, I can provide professional support and together we can create an treatment plan specifically tailored to you and your baby's needs. Some breastfeeding situations can be remedied with cupboard cures moms have used for years but in other cases you may need care and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and/or your Healthcare Provider. I would be honored to help you on your breastfeeding journey. Please contact me.
What is oversupply?
What are the symptoms of oversupply?
What are some cupboard cures for oversupply?
These cupboard cures are just ideas to get started on the road to recovery but please contact me for a personal consultation and an in-depth treatment plan specific to you and your baby. I bring over 30 years of experience working with parents and babies and over ten years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
It might be encouraging to remember that oversupply naturally adjusts to a more manageable level by the end of baby's third month.
Oversupply can be discouraging. Angela is an IBCLC and can offer both professional medical help and support with this or any step in your breastfeeding journey. See more information on breastfeeding consultations and contact Angela at 515-210-1868
These articles in the "Cures" section are copyrighted and are not to be reprinted without permission of the author.
These cupboard cures are remedies that work for some moms but they are not meant as a treatment plan for your specific situation. If you are experiencing a breastfeeding challenge, I can provide professional support and together we can create an treatment plan specifically tailored to you and your baby's needs. Some breastfeeding situations can be remedied with cupboard cures moms have used for years but in other cases you may need care and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and/or your Healthcare Provider. I would be honored to help you on your breastfeeding journey. Please contact me.
What is oversupply?
- Occasionally some moms may make more milk than their baby needs. This may seem like a good problem, but when the breasts are overfull both the baby and you may be uncomfortable and stressed.
- Oversupply is generally accompanied by a forceful (or overactive) let-down and the remedies shared in this article will focus more on reducing supply. However, when the milk supply is reduced the forceful let-down generally improves as well.
What are the symptoms of oversupply?
- Your baby could be acting restless or unsettled.
- You may see your baby choke, spit, or cough during feedings.
- Sometimes a baby may bite the nipple while feeding.
- You might notice your baby burping or passing gas regularly between feedings or spitting up a lot.
- At times your baby may have green, runny, or explosive stools.
- You may feel that your breasts are oftentimes very full.
- You may experience frequent plugged ducts.
What are some cupboard cures for oversupply?
These cupboard cures are just ideas to get started on the road to recovery but please contact me for a personal consultation and an in-depth treatment plan specific to you and your baby. I bring over 30 years of experience working with parents and babies and over ten years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
- Block Feeding is nursing the baby on the same breast for a specific amount of time. Moms generally start with a two hour time block. If the baby wants to nurse again within two hours, offer the same side. The next two hours the opposite breast is offered. Removing milk less often will slow down the rate of milk production. You may need to increase the amount of time on one breast in order to decrease production further. This should be done very slowly and carefully.
- Herbs may be used to reduce supply. Example herbs would be oregano, parsley, peppermint, spearmint, sage, sorrel, thyme, and periwinkle.
- You can also find a Breastmilk Reduction tea in the Basking Babies Boutique online from Nordaker Naturals Tea. From Rachel Nordaker: “This tea is a pleasant and completely natural and healthful way to reduce your breastmilk production."
- Over-the-counter medicines can sometimes be used while working with IBCLC or healthcare professional.
It might be encouraging to remember that oversupply naturally adjusts to a more manageable level by the end of baby's third month.
Oversupply can be discouraging. Angela is an IBCLC and can offer both professional medical help and support with this or any step in your breastfeeding journey. See more information on breastfeeding consultations and contact Angela at 515-210-1868
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Angela Swieter (RN, BSN, IBCLC, ICD, ICPE, ICPD), owner of Basking Babies, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has been supporting moms and families through birth, breastfeeding, baby, and beyond for over 30 years.
•Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree •International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) •International Certified Birth and Post-partum Doula •International Certified Educator •Over 30 years of experience working with moms and babies. CONTACT ANGELA TODAY |
