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PCOS & BFing issues anyone?....

Gigi2195Gigi2195 member
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I was originally using the Medela Swing and the LC thought that the issue was the pump.  So, she had me rent the hospital grade Medela Symphony...same one that I used in the hospital.  Well, that hasn't helped much either.  I'm lucky if I can get HALF an ounce the ENTIRE day from pumping.  I also started taking Fenugreek, anise tea and having more oats (oatmeal, oat water) but nothing is really increasing my flow.  We've tried kangarooing all day, having him close by when I pump, having him latch (he refuses and turns beat red & purple whenever he's by my boob!), I can just go on and on.  I've tried it all and I'm at my wits end.  I'm really close to giving up unless someone can help me or has a phenomenal story to keep my hopes up.  I don't think that its gonna happen....HELP!!!!!!!!

Some info:  Not sure if any of this is also contributing to my low flow but here's some more info in case it makes a difference...

My illnesses: Crohn's disease, PCOS, hypothyroid & hypertension 

Meds: Nexium, Mercaptopurine (6MP), Toprol XL, Methyldopa, Nifedipine (Aldomet), Metformin & Levothyroxine 

(posting on my May 2011 board as well) 

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Re: PCOS & BFing issues anyone?....

  • Xles10Xles10
    I have PCOS, but I haven't had any issues. I've heard that with PCOS you are more likely to either under produce or over produce. 
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  • Gigi2195Gigi2195 member
    Yep, will I'm UNDER producing all right!  lol
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  • blathnatblathnat member

    I don't have PCOS, but I do have a thyroid disorder... which can also lead to low supply problems.  I've been taking motherlove more milk special blend with some success. 

    https://www.amazon.com/Motherlove-Herbal-Company-More-capsules/dp/B0029WXZG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1307621792&sr=1-1

    Looking through the amazon reviews and there are women with PCOS who have had luck with it.

    Another thing that seems to be helping is drinking barley water.  Everynight I simmer 1 cup of barley in 3 quarts of water with a couple tablespoons of fennel for about 2 hours.  Strain off the barley and fennel and add some sweetener.  I drink it all the next day.

     I still have to supplement with formula, but I'm getting to the point where if i nurse and give him what I pump during the day, he only needs 4-6 oz of formula a day, not the 10 he was getting a couple weeks ago :) 

     Good Luck. 

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  • annie11.08annie11.08

    I have PCOS and just started back to work and i've noticed I can't pump as much as she's eating.  When I BF (in the morning and at night) she seems satisified, but i'm about 3 ounces short when I pump at work.

    I've tried lactation cookies, oatmeal and tons of water without much success...i'll have to look into the motherlove more milk as PP mentioned.

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  • tinamarie248tinamarie248
    I'm just lurking in here trying to get ideas for next month.... I also have PCOS and with DD1 I could pump forever and not even fill the bottom of the bottle. She would also scream her head off if she was put near my breast. I don't want to discourage you, but I had to formula feed. I'm hoping things go better this time around. Good luck!
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