How do I start building a 'supply' to go back to work?

[VTnurse]

Hi ladies. My little one is 2 weeks old today. I need to return to work when she is 8 weeks old, so I have 6 weeks to build a small 'stash'. I already have a supply issue and have been trying to pump after each feeding to build my supply. I have a hospital grade pump, but am only able to get 10-15ccs after each feeding, and I have generally been giving that to her to get her weight up. (She was 5 weeks early and very sleepy). So, I have NO idea how I am going to continue exclusively breastfeeding her when I go back to work. I've never been a good pumper (even with my first). Any thoughts on how to build a supply for those of us who are pumping-challenged and don't make tons of milk?

[Hannah'sMommy]

Have you tried fenugreek and blessed thistle to help boost your supply? Oatmeal is also supposed to be good for supply as well. If your LO is 2 weeks old, your supply is still being established right now.

I would say keep up the good work on pumping after each feeding. That should help, but usually takes a while before you may see an increase in output. The other thing is to try doing breast compressions while pumping to help the milk come out. I work full time so I pump three times a day, and I've noticed that I have to do compressions, otherwise the pump alone doesn't get everything out. I have to help it along a little

Good luck!