Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply what is a full milk supply?

I'm just wondering what is considered to be a "full milk supply" right now I am pumping 10 - 12 oz. without a match. Any information is greatly appricicated.

Jen

Jen,
A full milk supply is when you make enough to feed your baby without supplementing with formula or donor breast milk. Generally for a newborn, you need to make at least 25 ounces a day or more to not supplement. Sounds like you are doing so great! Take care, Cathy

Hi Everyone,

It used to be that to calculate the milk supply we used a rule of thumb of about 2 -2 1/2 oz per pound of birth weight. But some adoptive moms receive their babies when they are much older and heavier. Using this guideline they would overfeed their babies. Newborns generally require anywhere from 500- 750 mls which is 17-26 oz. Once the baby is past the newborn period they need closer to 17 oz than 25. So basically anything over 25 oz is a full milk supply. Once your baby is on your breasts and feeding on cue (some call this on demand) the breasts will adjust.

Our main goal as inducing moms is to provide immune benefits, nurturing, and bonding. For that all you need is about 1/2 oz per feeding or approximately 4 oz per 24 hours, your breasts, and your love. <img src="http://www.asklenore.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hope this helps. Fondly,