I hope this day finds all of you beautiful woman and babies in health.  A few sisters have asked questions about what they can do to increase milk flow.  Here are a few examples of things that have worked for me and or my clients.  I hope this helps.  If anyone has any other things to share please post your comments. 

"Each one teach one, Each one reach one"  -Queen Mother Moore


1)  Get as much rest as you possibly can.  Sometimes our bodies don't produce enough milk simply because we are exhausted.

2)  Drink 3-4 cups of Alfalfa and Nettle Tea combined Daily.  It helps to make a gallon of tea at a time so you don't have to keep boiling and straining.  If you find the tea is not working for you try Alfalfa tablets (these can be purchased at most health food stores), some women need a more concentrated dose of the herb and this will usually do it.

3)  Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water (more if you can).  Keep a cup of water or tea without sugar by you while you are nursing.

4)  Avoid sugar and processed foods with sugar as much as you can.

5)  When possible, keep the room or area where you are nursing quiet and calm.  Dimming the lights also can help to keep you and your baby relaxed, especially if you are nursing a newborn.

6)  Meditate, Chant, Pray or do some spiritual exercise that helps you to de-stress.

7)  Nurse, nurse, nurse....sometimes the baby will want to initiate, and sometimes you may want to initiate.  The more you nurse the more your milk supply will increase.