BFing and hypothyroid -- low milk supply?

Mama Angelina

DS is 2.5 weeks old and I had plenty of milk up until two days ago.  Now my breasts feel much softer and not nearly as full as they did before.  DS was nursing consistently every 3 hours until recently, and now he's every 2 and seems to be completely emptying both and could probably eat more if I had it.  I am going to schedule an appt with my endo to check my TSH but I suspect I am too low and it's affecting my supply.  I also have had chills/ intolerance to cold, dry skin and cracked lips...but it is winter after all.

Anyone else notice a decreased milk supply and need to have their dosage adjusted?

ETA: I am currently treated with a small dosage, but thinking I need to up it now

staceyk110

Lurking from 3rd tri.....I was unable to BF with DS due to hypothyroid. I was undiagnosed at the time and didn't find out until after I had stopped trying and switched to formula. I'm really hoping that now that I'm aware and on meds for it, I'll have more success this time.  I've had several friends who's supply came right back up after having meds adjusted. Good luck!!

Imanurse03

I was told that untreated hypothyroidism can tank your supply, so I think your wise to get your TSH checked.

pinkypinklolly

I am hypothyroid and my milk supply was low from the beginning.  My Dr. put me on a medication that I take 3 times a day.  It helps to increase my milk supply.  Plus I got my TSH checked and now take a pill for my thyroid once every morning.

Unfortunately I can't EBF because there still isn't enough milk, so I supplement with formula too.

 Good luck!

earlysun

SandAndsSea:

I have hypothyroidism and have been on meds since I was 13. I am ebf and haven't had any problems. 

This, except I found out I have it when I was in my early 20s. My endocrinologist dropped my dosage PP and I haven't had any issues.