Stacy Welling is a 2001 graduate of Baker University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.  Stacy relocated to Jefferson City to join the family business in 2005 where she is now the Vice President of Operations for Whaley's Pharmacy, Inc.  She and her husband George welcomed Shelby Alaina into the world in June of 2006.  After a year of successful breastfeeding and a wonderful bonding experience with her daughter, Stacy decided to help others moms overcome the many challenges that can come with breastfeeding.  In September of 2007, Stacy completed the program and exam and was named a Certified Breastfeeding Educator.  In September of 2009, the Welling's added baby Cooper John to their family and Stacy again shares in the experience of breastfeeding her baby.  Those in need of consultations may contact Stacy at (573) 632-2021 for phone consultations or may set up an appointment for an office or home visit. There is no fee for this service.  Stacy is also available by email at

Increasing Your Milk Supply
Posted: December 1, 2009
Stacy Welling, Certified Breastfeeding Educator

The number one question I answer for moms is how to increase their milk supply.  It is possible to do so, and it doesn’t have to be stressful.  Just take a deep breath and follow these steps to producing more milk for your baby.

1. The more milk you remove the more you produce, so make sure that you nurse your baby as often as they like, and try to pump as often as you can when you are away from your baby.  You should never go more than 3 hours without removing milk from your body, whether it is pumping it or nursing your baby.  When you are trying to increase your supply, try moving that to every 2 hours and an improvement should be seen.
2. Eat and drink well!  You cannot nourish your baby if you aren’t nourishing yourself.  A lot of moms are worried about dropping those baby pounds as soon as possible, but your milk supply depends on you taking care of you.  Nursing moms should continue to intake 600 more calories per day than normal and should drink A LOT of fluids, preferably water.  My suggestion is that every time you sit down to nurse or pump you should drink a full glass of water.
3. Rest.  I know you are laughing right now!  Trust me!  I am nursing me own right now and sometimes I am so tired I think I’ll fall asleep at my desk.  But it is important to find time to nap and to rest at night.  Let daddy help you!  As my husband tells me: “you don’t have to be super mom!”.
4. Herbal supplements can be very helpful.  Fenugreek is one of the oldest remedies around.  2-3 capsules 3 to 4 times a day shows an increase for lots of women within the first few weeks.  I recommend the newest on the market:  Lactate Support.  Just 1 capsule twice daily and most moms see an increase in a week or less!
5. Eliminate stress.  More laughingJ  Stress is one of the number one causes of milk supply issues.  Try to relax and just know that you are doing a great job and a great thing for your baby!

Get help if things aren’t going the way you want.  I am always available and St. Mary’s has an IBCLC that can help with any major issues.  Support = success!

Best Wishes ~ Stacy

Please feel free to contact me for more information on this or other breastfeeding topics at or 573-632-2021.