Can a sinus infecition decrease my milk supply?

duckfaces

Hey ladies. I have been back to work for 5 weeks. I have been pumping and have been able to keep up with my LO until I got a sinus infection. It seems like I am having to supplement one feeding everyday and I just seem to pump less and less. Is this related to the sinus infection or am I just drying up?

 

Any tips on how to increase my milk supply? I have heard of fenugreek but how often can I take it?

 

Thanks!

CarlaAndJames

are you taking anything for the sinus infection? Any decongestant is a big no no while breastfeeding, it's designed to dry you up, and dry you up it will! Both the snot and the milk!

If not, yes, it can definitely still hurt your supply. Drink LOTS of water. Being sick dehydrates you.

Holley+Day

No antihistamines and drink tons of fluids, water, milk and juice. Pump more often than usual to stimulate more milk production. Hope this helps, this was the suggestion I was given since my allergies are terrible and cause frequent infections. Now that I'm not on meds for the allergies, I'm constantly worried about infections, but was told if I get one to follow these instructions. Hope this helps