S1 EP6 - Why is my supply low?
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How do you know if you are producing enough breastmilk to meet your baby's needs? What can you do about it if it seems you are not? Many mothers worry that they will not be able to meet their baby's needs through breastfeeding alone. In this episode Belinda and Jennifer discuss signs of low breastmilk supply, reasons for low supply, how to increase supply and where to get help if it’s needed.  Topics include:  Signs of low supply, including how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk. Common reasons for low-supply. Common reasons you might feel you have a low supply but actually don’t. Suggestions for increasing breastmilk supply. Where to get help and support.  Relevant links for this episode:  Blog: http://blog.breastfeeding.asn.au/2021/01/why-is-my-supply-low/ Breastfeeding: and your supply booklet: https://aba.asn.au/yoursupplybookletBWABA Is my baby getting enough milk: https://aba.asn.au/signsofenoughmilkBWABA Increasing supply: https://aba.asn.au/supplyBWABA How breast milk is made: https://aba.asn.au/howbreastmilkmadeBWABA Feeding cues: https://aba.asn.au/feedingcuesBWABA How many breastfeeds: https://aba.asn.au/howmanybreastfeedsBWABA Do I need to wake my sleepy baby: https://aba.asn.au/doIneedtowakemybabyBWABA Cluster feeding and fussy babies: https://aba.asn.au/clusterfeedingBWABA Attachment: https://aba.asn.au/attachmentBWABA Galactagogues: https://aba.asn.au/galactagoguesBWABA Insufficient Glandular Tissue: https://aba.asn.au/igtBWABA Polycystic ovarian syndrome: https://aba.asn.au/pcosBWABA Tongue-tie: https://aba.asn.au/tonguetieBWABA  Here are more ways you can get information and support right now:  Download our free breastfeeding booklet Breastfeeding Confidence: https://aba.asn.au/freebookletBWABA Download our app 'mum2mum' via the App store or Google Play: https://aba.asn.au/mum2mumBWABA Join 'Breastfeeding with ABA' Facebook group by clicking here and answering the joining questions: https://aba.asn.au/facebookgroupBWABA Call our National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: https://aba.asn.au/breastfeedinghelplineBWABA Chat with a volunteer via LiveChat on our website: https://aba.asn.au/livechatBWABA Sign up for an interactive breastfeeding class: https://aba.asn.au/classesBWABA Get books and resources on general and specialist breastfeeding topics: https://aba.asn.au/shopBWABA Join ABA as a member to get your free copy of our best-selling book Breastfeeding … naturally + free access to all premium content on the mum2mum app + discounted breastfeeding classes + half-price breast pump hire + unlimited access to ABA events + more! https://aba.asn.au/membershipBWABA  View the episode transcript: http://blog.breastfeeding.asn.au/s1-ep6-why-is-my-supply-low/  This episode is proudly brought to you by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA).  Podcast presented by Belinda Chamber and Jennifer Hurrell. Special thanks in this pod episode to Heather Miller.  Produced by Belinda Chambers, Sky Mykyta. Production lead Jessica Leonard. Content leads Eleanor Kippen, Myrna Hartley. Show notes Emma Pennell. 
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