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Got Water?
This is a total no brainer. If you’re making milk, you need lots of fluids!
For me, I wouldn’t feel thirsty until I started nursing, and then…BAM! I would be dying for some water. When I was home alone, this would be a bit of a challenge, since I had to use both hands to nurse. There I would be, marooned on the couch for 30 minutes, thinking of nothing but a tall glass of H20. When my husband was home, he would bring me glass after glass, which I so appreciated. In my sleep deprived state, it didn’t occur to me that I should stock bottles of water next to the couch and glider where I most often nursed. At one point (about 3 months) my milk supply seemed to be lowering so I kept a glass next to the bathroom sink and would fill/guzzle every time I washed my hands. This helped a lot and I noticed the difference right away. If you’re not a water fan, try to flavor it with some slices of lemon, lime, or cucumber.
While drinking plenty of fluids isn’t the only factor in establishing a good milk supply, good lactation begins with good hydration!
Drink up!
