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not getting much milk

SoonergrlnksSoonergrlnks member
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Our 4 wk old has become very fussy.  So today I thought I would pump to see how much milk I am getting.  I have pumped every 2 hours to see if I could make more.  However I am only making between 3.5 ounces and 5 ounces between the 2 breasts.  I don't feel like this is enough and that may be why she has become so fussy.  Help I'm a first time mom and I don't know what to do
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Re: not getting much milk

  • CarolinaDaisyCarolinaDaisy member

    If you are getting between 3.5 to 5 oz between the two breasts each time you pump, that's great! My older DS never took more than 5 oz from a bottle and we nursed for 14 months.

    My younger DS at 4 months old, usually doesn't take more than 4 oz. At 4 weeks old there is a growth spurt where they want to nurse constantly and are more fussy. It's normal, just nurse when she wants to and it will calm down soon.

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  • Helix07Helix07

    Baby gets more at the breast than the pump can. Some people do not respond well to the pump. 3.5-5oz is AWESOME at only 4wks PP.

     

    DS is 3.5 months and takes 3oz bottles every 2.5-3hrs while at daycare and he is satisfied.

     

    4wks is right about the time they are awake more and become more aware of their surroundings. It is totally normal. 

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  • NewFamily09NewFamily09 member
    That sounds like plenty!  A 4 week old can't drink that much in a bottle, so you are getting extra.  A 4 week old should be drinking maybe 2-3 oz in a bottle.  I think you are doing fine.  She's probably fussy for some other reason.  It'll probably pass.  She might be going through a growth spurt.  Or it could be nothing at all.  Sometimes newborns are fussy for no reason.
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  • SarahP15SarahP15 member
    I don't have advice but wanted to say I am jealous of how much you are pumping!!  I am not getting nearly that much!
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  • NovNYC2006NovNYC2006 member
    imageSarahP15:
    I don't have advice but wanted to say I am jealous of how much you are pumping!!  I am not getting nearly that much!
    Me too!! LO is 6 weeks and I'm lucky to pump 1 1/2 oz total!!!
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  • SoonergrlnksSoonergrlnks member
    Thanks guys I knew I could count on you.  I'm going to start another thread off of something that this made me think of.....This time when I pumped I got a total of 4 ounces.  Question for here.  If I am storing for when I go back to work should I only freeze in 3 oz or just freeze what I get at one pump together? 
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  • jo4janetjo4janet member

    imageSoonergrlnks:
    Thanks guys I knew I could count on you.  I'm going to start another thread off of something that this made me think of.....This time when I pumped I got a total of 4 ounces.  Question for here.  If I am storing for when I go back to work should I only freeze in 3 oz or just freeze what I get at one pump together? 

    You are doing great with the amount that you're pumping. I was always worried about DD getting enough milk in the beginning, but as long as your LO is gaining weight, it's not a problem. That's also good that you're starting to freeze. This is essential if you want to continue to BF and you have to go back to work. Good luck:)

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