Help! I've always had supply issues and only can pump a few ounces at a time. Through the holidays and traveling and…
Help! I've always had supply issues and only can pump a few ounces at a time. Through the holidays and traveling and stress I wasn't able to pump as much! Now I'm not producing jack squat! I drink mothers milk and pump when I can. It's hard when I'm home alone. My LO doesn't want to be set down ever. Help! I need tips and tricks to get my supply back up. My girl is breastfed and supplemented due to supply issues but I am not okay with drying up and not producing any milk for her.
Thank you in advance! 💕🙌🏽
Sidika·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I'm in the same boat. I'm lucky to get over 2 oz total and I pump every 3 hours. I was getting more before the holidays. But like you, I didn't pump enough. My son eats about 120ml every 3.5 hours. He is in the nicu so I know it's going to effect my supply a lot so I'm hoping when he comes home, I'll produce more. I'll probably pump for a month after he comes home no matter what and then make the decision on whether I'm continuing or not. Try power pumping. I do understand the being alone part making it super hard to pump too. I wish you luck.
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are you pumping only or nursing the baby? If you're nursing, remember that anything you pump is considered extra. The average woman can expect to pump between 1 to 4 oz total. To increase your supply you can google power pumping. Increase water intake, steel cut oatmeal, flax seed, chia seed.....those are some power foods.
Jade·
Мама дочки-младенца
@ssdj4, woah I'm just seeing this today!