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You can still latch with an inverted nipple. (I have a left inverted nipple which became protruded after 2 months of pumping). Otherwise you can try nipple shields (Pigeon, medela etc) What I did to increase my supply which you may want to consider trying.. 1. Stay hydrated 2. Sunflower lecithin to thin out your milk https://shopee.sg/product/250981465/6230440472?smtt=0.18947-1649042374.9 3. I took this and I didn’t stick to the same one as I didn’t want my body to get immune to it. https://shopee.sg/product/250981465/7834292376?smtt=0.18947-1649042393.9 4. Pump every 1&1/2 to 2 hours. Each session, 10~20 mins. Don’t overdo incase your nipples gets too sore after that. To add on, a handsfree pump worked better for me than the ones with tubes. Can try to incorporate a power pump in your daily routine: Pump 20 mins, rest 10 mins. Pump 10 mins, rest 10 mins. Pump 10 mins. (Whole process should take 1 hour).
Have you tried latching? Baby's suckle is very powerful. The nipples will be drawn out. I have inverted nipples before birth too. It wasnt easy for baby to latch during the first month. But I pressed on during the 2nd month and it worked! My boy has been latching since then till now (he is 15th mth soon). So, press on!! It is possible! Just need to persevere
drink water before pump, drink another cup of water during pump. I finished 750ml of water before during and after pump. Drink more fluid during the day, milk supply will increase eventually. effective fluid such as papaya fish milk soup, if you have give birth more than 1 month, can try barley drink. Best to latch baby directly.
you need to relax and eat. anything with protein, carbs, chocolate, nuts, beans etc.. not necessarily have to be special products
You can consider trying this https://4l.shop/4J4AE My breast milk increases and also thickens. hope this helps :)
Mummy C