Breast Milk Supply & Production: Myself, Playtex

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Increasing Milk Production

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone out there has some good advise on how to increase my milk production. I returned to work full-time a couple months ago, and ever since my milk production has slowly decreased. I'm away from my baby for almost 12 hours a day, but I try to pump at least 3 times within those 12 hours. When I first started back at work I was pumping at least 4-6 ounces with each pump, but lately I'm lucky to get 1 full ounce. Not only is it frusterating to only produce 3 ounces through out the day, but it makes me worry...

Mother's Milk Tea

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Seeking Advice on Expressed Breast Milk and Mother's Milk Tea

My 8 week old infant was taking the bottle (with expressed breast milk) fairly well, but does not seem interested now. I am panicking a bit since I return to work soon. Are there any sure-fire tips to make this work? Or should I trust that while I am away, he will drink from the bottle when hungry? Also, is there any harm in me drinking Mother's Milk tea just to ensure a plentiful milk supply? My supply is fine now, but I am nervous and don't want to risk anything.

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Low Milk Supply

I posted a request a couple of weeks ago about my milk not coming in yet. ...