Co-sleeping is something that a lot of families never intend to do. It’s something that ends up happening for many exhausted new parents in an effort to get just a little more rest.
When I went back to work my milk supply tanked. It was devastating. I was working long shifts trying to pump on all of my breaks, power pumping, taking supplements and doing everything I could to try and keep my milk volume up.
Some women’s periods return within months of giving birth and others do not until after they fully wean their baby. Read some tips about what to do if you are concerned your milk supply is decreasing and your period has returned.
It’s important to eat nutritious foods to keep your body nourished. Having a healthy balanced diet is important to support your body to produce milk. Many foods and herbs have been used across cultures to support and increase breastmilk supply.