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I am adopting a child & still breast-feeding my biological child. i am pumping & taking fenugreek to increase my supply. what else can i do?
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Many things: Congratulations! many herbs and foods can increase your production of breast milk. For a list of many good ones see http://www.Breastfeeding-problems.Com/galactagogues.Html fortunately once you start nursing your adopted baby your milk production will likely increase naturally.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Keep nursing!: Congratulations on your adoption! the best way to increase your supply is to increase demand. Nursing your biological child more, and/or pumping, will stimulate your breasts to make more milk.
Answered 9/7/2013
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