What are some tricks to help with lactation?

Fluids, Fenugreek: The best idea for healthy breastfeeding is to stay well hydrated...Lots of fluids! even in the best of times, breast milk volumes can decrease, and there a lots of home remedies. One of the herbs that has been studied recently is fenugreek --- and when purchasing fenugreek, be sure to shop at a large, reliable health food store or pharmacy that has lots of turn-over of its products for freshness.

Helping lactation: The number one trick is to spend as much time as possible with the baby in your arms, even skin-to-skin. Learning baby's early cues of hunger is important because once they are crying, it's hard to latch. Cluster feeding in the evening hours is normal. Get help from a lactation consultant or local la leche league early.