Sick-Supply Tanked-almost 7 mos. in

peagirl828 · May 2011

So we were all sick over the weekend and since then my supply has tanked. I normally pump almost 6 oz. around 9-10am and today I only pumped 2.5oz, then I usually do another 4oz at 1ish today I only got about 2oz. DD has been nursing less because she was sick and I was also sick. So what can I do to get my supply back up? We stated dabbling in solids but she's still almost entirely breast fed. She does get one formula bottle a day during the week in daycare since I can't always pump enough (as in as many times as needed, not quantity per session) at work. I know it's only one day that I've noticed low supply and I may be panicking for no reason but I'm worried! I do have some fenugreek tea that I will make tonight but what else can I do? I've never really had this problem!

utlawgirl · May 2011

Lots of water, lots of rest. Take care of yourself and your supply will bounce back!

MrsSteelerTeacherLady · June 2011

Nurse her as often as you can and add an extra pumping session for a couple of days if you need to get it up fast for work. Like PP said take care of your body first!

christyp80 · June 2011

It'll come back. Just keep nursing her and pumping, and add in another session. My supply tanked last week because I got AF, and I added in another pumping session at work to try to make up for it. Today I woke up hugely engorged, which hasn't happened since she was 3 days old. I fed her at 7 am and pumped 8 ounces at 9 am. Yay, boobies!!

peagirl828 · June 2011

Thanks ladies!

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