Breast Milk Dect eased

mdcaudle

My LO is four months old and I have produced too much milk ever since he was born. Because I produce so much I have had several problems, one of them being Mastitis! I had it for a second time, since my LO's been born, this past weekend & now my milk supply is very low. I used to get about 10 oz out of one breast when I would pump every 5 hrs, I'm a working mom. Today I got less than 2. Has anyone else experienced this. I can't find anything online. Any help/advice would be appreciated!

mrlarpr

Period or pregnancy can cause a dip in supply. Stress, dehydration and lack of calories can also contribute.

rslilly1

I got mastitis around week two. Ever since, right boob is basically a dud. I'll pump and get 10 ounces out of the left and 2 out of the right. The doctor said sometimes supply will come back, sometimes not. Mine has not- although I do wonder if I sabotaged myself by relying on the left once I started having issues. I've been able to (just barely) keep up with LOs demands with just the left, but my lopsided boobs look a little silly.

Hope things bounce back for you. Good luck.

leannerobb

Are you on antibiotics for it? I read that they can sometimes impact supply but that supply will return to normal when it's done.

bearlola19

I use a milkmaid tea and when I started drinking one or two cups a day my supply increased! I also try to eat oatmeal about a half an hour before I pump, it was a suggestion from a mom I work with and all seems to be helping!