http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T022800.asp - this one is a great encourager!
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html - this one has lots of info!
http://www.doctoryourself.com/pregnancy_lactation.html
Here are the herbs that can help:
GALACTOGOGUES
The two most popular galactogogues are:
- Fennel
- Fenugreek seeds
These are usually sold in the form of tea. Since these two ingredients do have a milk-enhancing reputation, there may be some merit in their claims, and they seem to be harmless.
Other herbs that have been used as galactogogues are:
- Milk thistle
- Motherwort
- Asparagus racemosus
- Red raspberry
- Chamomile
Here is the tea that is recommended to me by several friends:
amazon link
Mostly, to increase your milk, you just have to breastfeed more often like every hour to two hours for a few days.
Here's a quick link for sore nipples:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/t021900.asp
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