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I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 4 month old. i just started on the mini pill and have noticed a decrease in my supply. how do i rapidly increase the supply as my baby refuses the bottle.i have since stopped the pill.
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Basics: Best way to increase breast milk is to increase fluids. Some women will also try a beer. The carbs seem to help production.
Answered 6/16/2020
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helping lactation: Some foods like barley and oats , fenugreek, seem to improve the breast milk supply , along with pumping between feeds .
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