How can I increase producing milk??

I was making about 4 to 8 ounces every pump now I'm bearly getting 2 Oz 🥺is there any way I can increase it with out buying things ?? I don't have money till payday on the 21st and can't pull out any due to maternity leave
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How often are you pumping? If you increase the frequency you pump, your body should respond and make more milk. You could also turn one of your pumps into a power pump (20 min pump, 10 min rest, 10 pump, 10 rest, 10 pump) - or if you are unable to dedicate that amount of time, you can even just wait 5 min after pumping then do another 5/10 min pump. Do hands on pumping (massaging/breast compressions) while pumping if you’re not already. Use a warm compress on your breasts before you pump. Hand express at the end of your pump to make sure you’re getting everything out. Make sure you’re drinking lots of fluids, water is fine but something like coconut water might be better. Good luck ♥️

@Rhiannon I'm allergic to coconut I pump every time I feed him what milk I got in the fridge

Two things that worked for me when mine dropped was, when pumping, pump for 5 minutes after my milk stopped coming out and turning my last pump of the evening into a power pump session. My milk production started to pick up in about 5 days.

Be sure to pump every feed and then power pump. Pump 20min, rest 10min, pump 10min, rest 10min and pump 10min again. Do this 1-2 times a day! When my supply got crazy low, this brought it back up!

Also make sure you are getting enough fluids and calories a day

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