Making More Milk: The Breastfeeding Guide to Increasing Your Milk Production

by Lisa Marasco, Diana West

“Every drop of your milk is precious. Even small amounts have a unique mix of ingredients and immunities that continue to bolster your baby’s health in a way that no formula can ever match.”

Worried about making enough milk for your baby? Get the help you need with this practical guide from two lactation experts.

Since publication of this “low milk supply bible” a decade ago, new insights and better ways to maximize milk production have emerged, making this updated and expanded edition a must-have for anyone struggling with supply issues. Endorsed by La Leche League International and written by leading lactation consultants, Making More Milk offers effective strategies for both time-honored and innovative ways to make more milk, including new chapters on pregnancy and birth issues, foods and nutrition, and alternative therapies.

Cutting-edge discoveries will help you learn:

• How your body makes milk

• If your supply is actually low

• If your baby is getting enough milk

• The underlying cause of your low milk supply

• How to make more milk with effective methods targeted to the cause of poor supply

• How to make more milk when returning to work or school, exclusively pumping, and in other special situations

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

383 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 22, 2019

Reviews

[Marlaina Reeves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read the second edition. Gleaned a lot of good information on potential problems. Did not love all the "woke" language. But overall gained a lot of insight in how to hopefully be more successful with baby number five than I have been with breastfeeding my previous four babies.

[Christine M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read many books at a time so read through each one slowly. I think this book has a lot of very good., Well researched information. I did not read the first edition, but note that the second edition is updated to include the terms parents and mothers interchangeably which I found very awkward I appreciated the chapter on trans. Men and women breast-feeding, but feel that the term mother could be used throughout the rest of the book to celebrate the “womanly art of breast-feeding.”

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

My doula recommended this book, and unlike many maternity books, it was engaging-- I devoured it. The author treats the reader with intelligence and empathy. I learned a lot about anatomy, medicine, and other cultures. There is even a small section about chestfeeding for trans men. What I really appreciate is the context of why so many people struggle with breastfeeding and the hidden things they do to help (including in cultures where it seems to happen without any interventions but folks use massage, galactogogues, etc). Overall a really helpful, encouraging, and interesting book!

[Rosalie K · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re newly postpartum and struggling this is a great resource. I am far enough out at 12 weeks that I didn’t feel I can still do most of the tips to increase at all since a lot is focused on the initial days/weeks. However I found this invaluable for figuring out why I have low supply (birth at 32 weeks and placenta issues), and for supplement/galactalouge tips. For that peace of mind alone it’s worth five stars.

[Aleka · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for anybody who's dealt with or is currently dealing with low supply. Pretty crunchy overall (unavoidable with breastfeeding books!) but overall accessible, low judgment, and not so triggering for those of us who by choice or necessity have combo fed our babies.

[Kaitlin Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book but could use a flow. ChRt to help trouble shoot

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a useful resource! Long book but very skippable - the parts I needed were blissfully short and clearly written.

[Felicity Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well organised, easy to understand with plenty of additional resources and advice that can be implemented immediately. Highly recommend both pre- and post-partum.

[Bruna Leão · Rating 4 out of 5]

This biook is very ease to read. The language is simple , is good for IBCLC and breastfeeding persons.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy that I got through this start to finish. Did a virtual book club with Barbara Robertson IBCLC and Lisa Marasco, which was an amazing way to explore the information in this book and something I’d highly recommend for other lactation professionals. Fairly quick and easy to get through, and a great resource on the topic for parents and professionals.

[Tova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting info on nutrients and other recent research.

[M van Someren · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review can be read here: https://babystepsandfinance.wixsite.c...

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough book about breastfeeding that is well-indexed so that you can find what you need specific to your situation.