Milk Dried Up

J&MsMom · July 2011

I gave birth on Monday. My milk came in Wednesday. It looks like I may have gotten the flu. LO is in the NICU and I had to start pumping. Since I have gotten sick my milk supply had almost disappeared. In my last the pumping sessions I have gotten a few drops. Any ideas how I can get my supply up. I am getting better so that should help. LO is sick and he would benefit from BM. TIA

calm_angel_2003 · July 2011

i use fenugreek. others on here use oatmeal and mothers milk tea. also make sure you have a good pump. I was using an evenflo double electic but i couldnt get anything out until i rented a medela symphony a month later i bought the medela pump in style adanced and i like it

MommaA117 · July 2011

also be sure you are eating enought and drink tons of water..

Lisa102304 · July 2011

AprilLynn09:
also be sure you are eating enought and drink tons of water..

This. I assume since you are sick that you are dehydrated and not eating much. Before you go and take supplements, try drinking a TON of water over the next few days and see what happens. I bet your milk comes back.