blessed thistle and alfalfa. I take fenugreek and alfalfa together.

Ask about domperidone. Much safer than Reglan. Been used for years for lactation and is available OTC in Europe. In the US the FDA issued a warning about due to one adverse reaction in one woman who received via IV so some dr's and lcs are afraid to recommend it. I took it for months and it worked wonders. I was able to buy through an on-line pharmacy. Dr. Jack Newman's website has a lot of great information on it including dosage etc. I took lots of different herbs but never got great results. Domperidone was magic for me. Good Luck.

Do you have PCOS, any thyroid probems,or had a postpartum hemmorhage? Those things can affect your milk supply. You could try a "power hour" of pumping. First thing in the morning pump 10min then stop for 10min then pump for 10min etc do this for 60min, it will mimic a baby that is cluster feeding and can help inc supply. The fenugreek can help too, also are you pumping every 2-3 around the clock? There's also mother's milk tea and oatmeal. Good luck, I know it's easier said then done but try not to stress about the amt of milk as stress can affect supply too!

Oatmeal!!! The real thing not instant. Also try this recipe...

Oatmeal cookies to increase lactation
* 1 cup butter
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 4 tablespoons water
* 2 tablespoons linseed (flaxseed) meal
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups flour (whole wheat is best, but regular is ok)
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 cups oats, thick cut if you can get them
* 1 cup or more chocolate chips (I like a whole bag of mini semi-sweet)
* 2 tablespoons of brewers yeast (be generous)

Directions:

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F, 180c. Mix together 2 tablespoons of linseed meal and water, set aside for 3-5 minutes. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mix well. Stir linseed mixture and add with vanilla to the butter mix. Beat until blended. Sift together dry ingredients, except oats and chips. Add to margarine mixture. Stir in oats & chips. Scoop onto baking sheet greased or lined with baking paper. (I used my baking stone and airbake pans with no issues when using real butter)

Bake 8-12 minutes, depending on size of cookies. (shorter time = softer cookies, longer time = crispier cookies)

Serves: 6 dozen cookies (a huge batch)

Preparation time: 15 minutes

*Linseed and brewers yeast can be found at any local health food store, or health food aisle. Flaxseed is just the American name for Linseed.*NOTE* IT MUST BE BREWERS YEAST, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, can be found at health food stores too. Bakers yeast will NOT do - it must be brewer's yeast. Or try a bulk food store

watch this video about pumping...

http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

and read this article... http://www.gotbreastpump.com/10_Ways_to_Increase_Breast_Milk_Supply_Breast_Pumping_faqs.php

I hope this helps!

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try that recipe and i just watched the video on hand expressing. I have never been diagnosed with PCOS or thyroid issues but I did have a lot of bleeding after birth. A few hours after I was discharged I was back in the hospital and told I needed a D&C because I was passing such huge clots. Thank goodness I passed the clots on my own and didn't need the surgery but they tell me it could affect my milk supply.

I use from MotherLove "More Milk Plus" which has boosted my supply. It's an herbal supplement. Good luck! So hard chasing that milk dragon.