Oat Mama Bar - Update

Update: So these Oat Mama bars are amazing! I have been able to add 7 ounces of milk to my backup supply after only pumping 5 times over the past 3 days. To keep pumping from interrupting my day I chose to pump after feeds when little miss went down for her naps during the day and directly after her last feed for the day when she went to sleep for the night.

I kind of forgot how much I dislike pumping but at least it has been worth it. I noticed the most increase in my supply when I waited one hour after little miss last fed before bed to pump, I was able to get 2.5 ounces. That may not seem like a lot to you but before I was eating these bars I was lucky to get 1 ounce. I also noticed a difference this morning. I can not remember the last time I woke up so full to the point that I leaked, but this morning I did. I almost did a happy dance. Who knew leaking would be a thing to celebrate, breastfeeding moms I know you understand.

I also really enjoyed the flavor of these bars and how dense they are, as mentioned in my previous post. They are super filling, making them a great snack. If you would like to try out these bars for yourself here is the link to their page http://www.oatmama.com/.

Have you tried these bars? What did you think of them?

~Adrien

*Disclaimer: I am not a brand rep or sponsored by Oat Mama. I bought these bars with my own money with hopes of improving my breastfeeding experience.*

I'm just a Milk Machine........

Buahaha, my personal rendition of "Love Machine". But seriously if you breastfeed, you pretty much are a walking "milk machine." All nursing mother's that I know try to make sure their supply is on point and dense in nutrition. You all know that I have struggled with low supply issues, that is not why I am now choosing to try Oat Mama bars.

My supply is on point for baby girl's daily needs. My goal now is to make a backup supply for emergencies and for mixing with solid foods. Yes, little miss is already at that point that solid foods are being introduced.

My first impression of Oat Mama bars is they smell really good. Nothing like a bar that smells gross to turn you off from eating it.

Aside from smelling amazing these bars are super dense, in a moist way. Not dry at all making it easy to eat and great for a snack. We have all had those bars out there that literally suck the moisture out of your taste buds, not these.

I also loved the personal touch from the Oat Mama's themselves, a hand written "thank you" letter.

What is in these bars that helps with supply? Each bar has rolled oats, ground flax seed, and brewers yeast in every serving. All these ingredients are known to help with lactation.

Now this is just my first day trying them. So far I can say I have noticed a change. I am feeling a bit fuller than normal ;). I will update this post on Friday after a few days of snacking on these bars with a better feel of how much fuller I actually am and hopefully adding milk to my backup supply.

~Adrien

Have you ever tried these bars? What did you think of them?