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Is this good logic?

cheerbuddylovescheerbuddyloves member
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I have low milk supply...

I notice my breast still feel full after pumping so I've tried something new.  In the feeds she doesn't eat much, I've pumped and then nursed.  She gets a great amount and my breasts feel empty.  And she can drink the bottle if she still is hungry (though she never is).  

Sounds good...but what am I missing?
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Re: Is this good logic?

  • cheerbuddylovescheerbuddyloves member
    Well, my supply is great between the hours of 10 P.M and 10: A.M.  For the next (give or take two feeds) I have to give a bottle from the night's pump.  I pump 4 ounces at night/early morning and only get 2.5 ounces or less during the day.  
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  • cheerbuddylovescheerbuddyloves member
    I know the daytime because I do the whole scale weigh, feed, weigh, but the night feeds I'm guessing total would be maybe 5 or 6 ounces...

    LO lets me know I don't have enough because after she is finished nursing she tugs on my breasts or roots when i take her off.  I have even given her both sides twice.  
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  • cheerbuddylovescheerbuddyloves member
    edited February 2014
    I don't weigh every feed.  Just once a week.  I meet with a lactation consultant every Friday.  Currently I am taking Domperidone, More Milk Plus Special Blend, and Fennel Essential Oil.  During the day my LO is starving after each feed and won't stop being upset til she gets another ounce or more.  At night she doesn't eat much.  She is two months.
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  • Cheerbuddyloves her hubbyCheerbuddyloves her hubby member
    All amazing advice. I never made enough milk for my son. Until we had our daughters lip tie cut, I had low milk supply for her too. Then around week 4/5 my milk supply was up thanks to power pumping, fennel oil, lactation smoothies, mothers milk tea, domperidone, lactation cookies, mother love, and oatmeal cookies. I think I'm still in the mind set that I have low milk since I've just now known what it feels like to have enough.

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  • BoyOhBoysBoyOhBoys member
    Amy, excellent words! Thanks so much!
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