Bedtime supply issue

eatdrinkstretch

For most of the day, I have ample supply and BFing goes very well. However, my daughter cluster feeds before bed and by the end of her marathon feeds, I have nothing left. She pulls at the breast and gets super fussy, making bedtime quite an ordeal and usually both of us end of crying. Had anyone dealt with this? Do you have any suggestions? I pump a bottle in the morning, so can give her a bottle before bed to head off the supply issue, but should I also pump at night to encourage my supply to catch up???

krissywave

We having the same issue. He just wants to always eat at night. I will nurse and nurse and it seems like its never enough. Stick to it. It will get better.

 

IncogNeato

giving a bottle will make the problem worse, especially if you aren't pumping then. Just keep nursing! and read this:

 

 https://kellymom.com/parenting/parenting-faq/fussy-evening/

tiffanyp

DD1 used to nurse for hours every evening. Looking back, I think her evening fussiness may have been caused by not getting enough sleep during the day and becoming overtired. Don't let LO stay awake for more than 1 or 2 hours at a time, and see if that helps.