Cincinnati Babies

BFing and EPing Moms please come in!

Olivia is 6 months, and just started solids. This last week I have noticed a dip in my supply as far as my pumping output is concerned. Is this related to her starting solids? I pump 2x a day at school. Is this normal? I am taking Mother's Milk and drinking tons of water during the day. How long does this last? Any tips?

TIA!! 

imageimage
imageimage

Re: BFing and EPing Moms please come in!

  • With DS, my supply started to take a dip once my period started again (around 5 or so months). A couple days before I started, my supply would dip low and then would pick up a bit after my period stopped... I tried everything, but nothing seemed to work during that week. Keep doing what you are doing, and maybe add in a pumping session???

     

    Good luck!

  • My supply always dips when I'm PMS-ing and comes right back with AF. Literally, I felt fuller within minutes of AF starting one day. It was crazy. Don't stress if your supply dips. It can always come right back!
    DD1: Sep 10 / DD2: Nov 12 / Surprise LO3: Jul 14
  • Loading the player...
  • Ditto PP's on supply dipping around my period. Just keep doing what you're doing and if after a few days your supply still seems low, I'd try a power pumping session to see if that helps. Either way, try not to stress about it. GL!
  • Thanks for the tips, ladies! But, I haven't gotten my postpartum AF yet. Hmmm... curious. I am trying not to stress about it! I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and hope it turns around soon!
    imageimage
    imageimage
  • Try increasing your protein intake too.  I noticed with DS as he got older I needed more protein in my diet to keep my supply up. 
    image
    Jennie Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"