UGH - Supply way down today

Libramom2b

Usually I pump between 6-10 oz each session (3 x a day at work). Today, I've been lucky to get 2-3 oz. What could be up?

jennie13

coming down with something?   Stressed out?   Thinking about work when you're pumping?   Not drinking enough water?

I've had a few off days here and there but always rebounded.

jerseygirl81

What kind of pump? If it's a Medela, do your membranes need to be switched out?

Libramom2b

It is a Medela, and I've not switched out the membranes yet. I'll try that.

 Also, have a cold and am stressed (we had massive layoffs today) so any of those things could be the culprit. Thanks!

bluecookie

It could be stress, lack of sleep, not eating enough.  When my supply dips, I try to rest and eat more and it helps.  Today could be an off day for you. 

ai&Jas

You know- i have a medela and have never changed the membranes at all! BUT I have had dips in my supply and they have all been related to stress (going back to work, being laid off, new job, parents sick etc) or sickness and I've always bounced back! Just try to take better care of yourself and up the amount of water/fluids you are taking. When desperate you could also take fenugreek which has worked in the past for me! I had a huge dip at 7.5 months and seriously thought it was the end of BF for me but I hung on and made it to my 9 months mark last week! Good luck

bksp1

Libramom2b:

It is a Medela, and I've not switched out the membranes yet. I'll try that.

 Also, have a cold and am stressed (we had massive layoffs today) so any of those things could be the culprit. Thanks!

 

I bet it is your cold.  That happened to me every time I got sick.  One time I got a sinus infection, she went on a nursing strike and I got AF all in one week.  Man that was tough!!