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Not sure what to do...

gotnoeygotnoey member
in March 2013 Moms
Hello ladies! My LO is now 2 weeks old. We had some trouble nursing so I've been exclusively pumping. And lately I've been barely getting enough for her feedings. I used to get 4 to 5oz in 15 minutes now I barely get 2oz. Ive been pumping every 2 to 3 hours. Not sure what im doing wrong. I wanted my LO to atleast get breast milk for 4 months but I feel like I'm drying up already and I'll have to switch to formula soon. I know using formula isn't the end of the world but I'm just so disappointed in myself. I've been having meltdowns after every pump. I was going to call my lactation consultant but after finding out insurance doesn't cover her i just can't afford her with my hubby laid off with no unemployment benefits.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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  • Runaway22Runaway22 member
    I am not an expert, but I bet the ladies on the Breastfeeding board could lend some advice!
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  • adhbabymamaadhbabymama member
    Once I delivered my LO my grandmother told me to eat oatmeal. I believe once I started to eat oatmeal my breast overflowed with milk. I was pumping no less than 4 to 5 oz per breast and about three to four times a day. My baby is three weeks old and I'm a
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  • horsevaulterhorsevaulter member
    Make sure you are eating and drinking enough water. You need 500 extra calories a day in order to produce enough milk. Sorry, I dont have more advice to offer.. GL!
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  • jessicag85jessicag85 member
    Does your lc charge just to talk to her over the phone? The hospital gave me a local breastfeeding help line with certified lcs and there are free group activities I can go to as well with an lc as the leader. If you have a one on one appointment its only

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  • SidraJediSidraJedi member

    For some, videos or pictures of you LO crying or nursing help b/c part of your let down reflex is psychological and is you responding to your baby's need.

    Echo PPs water, oatmeal and calories advice

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  • cbrown168cbrown168

    I agree the post about oatmeal. But also check with the hospital my insurance didn't cover my LC appt but it was only 28$ so it wasn't a crazy amount. They also will talk to me on the phone so just attempt to reach out and you may be surprised . Good l

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  • watermellenswatermellens member
    To boost supply, drink tons of water, eat oatmeal, drink a dark beer, take Fenugreek and get a lot of rest!


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  • gotnoeygotnoey member
    Thank you guys for the advice! I will try just about anything! I meet with her pediatrician tomorrow and will hopefully get more useful information. I miraculously got 4 oz this morning but I've been getting 2 oz after that.

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