Breastfeeding / Pumping

Hi Mummies, i am currently 4 month postpartum and my milk is decreasing. Any recommendation to boost my milk supply? I only manage to do powerpumping every day only at night , as in the day i have to do housechores and send my toddler to school. My 4 month old have gotten sick back to back so i didnt let her latch much as i'm afraid she will get dehydrated. But ever since then, my milk keep dropping cause i didnt let her latch or she just too tired to even latch as much. She got sick often as her brother started playground. So for now about 3 month they get sick every or two week. The stress of taking care of newborn toddler all alone as husband works. And the thought of housechore keep compiling. And i really want to breastfeed my child but my supply is very low. #pleasehelp #advicepls #tiredness

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Stress, lack of rest, not latching enough (demand and supply), not drinking enough water (need at least 2-3L daily in my opinion) all causes low supply. Try taking fenugreek or legendairy supplements if you’re really determined to breastfeed. Also you need to ensure you pump or latch more to signal to your body to produce more supply. If you cannot commit to the above due to work and family commitments, it is ok to give formula milk. Sometimes your own sanity is more important for the long run

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