Milk supply is dropping significantly
Milk supply is dropping significantly
Since birth my son Has had problems latching and staying latched and working for the milk. So lately I've been trying to only nurse him,. I Hadn't been pumping just trying to get him to latch good and nurse on both sides. I though he was doing really well. He did seem like he was hungry a lot more often and wasn't eating for a long period of time. I felt engorged last night so I decided to pump and instead of getting my usual 6 ounces when I emptied my breasts I got about 1.5 ounces. All night last night and today I haven't been able to get barely any milk, and I've been pumping every hour....is something wrong ? Ive been drinking lots of water to try to increase my supply but still can only get about 1.5 ounces at most every hour and My baby is starving( he usually eats about 3 ounces) what do I do ? Money is tight this month but I will try anything ! Please help!
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Have you tried fenugreek capsule?
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I am having similar concerns. After much research it's actually very common to not been able to pump more then roughly 2ounces I have read. I would also consult with a Lactation Consultant.
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Pumping does not Always indicate supply. I ebf my 4.5 month old and can't pump anything.
What makes you think your baby is starving? How old is he? The increased feeding may just be a growth spurt or something. Have you worked with a LC for the latch?
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Ok I just checked your other posts and it looks like baby is about 2 weeks?
Your supply is still regulating. It's unlikely it has actually dropped. Like I said pumping is unreliable for supply if you are breastfeeding. And if you are breastfeeding you don't really need to be pumping every hour. Just bring baby to breast as often as he wants.
I saw you said baby was jaundiced and sleepy (mine was too), how is that going? If the jaundice is gone he maybe is just more alert and able to feed? How is his weight gain and how many diapers a day?