Pumping Drop Off

karinak1977

I've been pumping and nursing since my return to work in June.  All was going well until about August, my pumping amount went from 16-20 oz to 8 oz.  All of a sudden this week, I've been pumping 1-2 oz per day.  I'm trying not to stress about it.  Drinking Mother's Milk tea, taking Fenugreek, even tried a few beers, nothing.

Any suggestions or words of wisdom?

Thanks!

Kewii

You might try posting this on the breastfeeding board   They'll probably know more

edan3579

Did you try getting new membranes for your pump?

karinak1977

No period.  I bought new membranes today, so we'll see how pumping goes tomorrow.  What is the main function of the membranes and how is it connected to pumping outpour?

radiohd18

I think the membranes has something to do with the suction strength. I had an issue with my pumping and when I replaced the valves and membranes it was like having a new pump. (Medela PISA)

mcgeeva

drinks tons of fluids, put baby to breast when you can when you are home instead of pumping. Add a pumping session in before bed and in am after your feed when you get up in the am to get it back up. That is what I do when my supply takes a drop. 

hpatalano

Were you getting 16-20oz in one pumping session? I'm thrilled if I get 5 oz.

karinak1977

Keeping the fluids going and baby is at the breast whenever we are home and sometimes when we are out and about.  I had an increase in my pumping today, got 8 ounces, so happy.

karinak1977

I wish I got that much in one session, I would have a mega supply.  I think the most I've ever gotten is 6 ounces out of a session.