Friday, November 8, 2013

Breastfeeding

I recently was in the hospital for pneumonia and was given an IV steroid for 2 days. What I was not told was that the IV steroid could decrease my milk supply and almost stop it. It has not quite been a week since going to the hospital and my milk supply has not returned. I started taking Mother's Milk, an herbal supplement, to increase my milk supply. I opted for the herbal supplement instead of the tea as I cannot stand tea. From time to time throughout the day I think that my supply may be increasing but I am not sure yet. I will be increasing my water intake today to see if it helps. I am limiting the amount of pacifier time and have not introduced formula. I am nursing on her demand.