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Please help

jessiemtjessiemt member
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Today I woke up sick and now I have no milk. It seemed normal yesterday. I feed my baby this morning and this afternoon. I have not had a let down for about 5 or 6 hours I have tried nursing and pumping and nothing. Please help I don't want to be done breastfeeding.
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Re: Please help

  • kendy20kendy20 member
    I'm not sure why that's happening but all I can suggest is make sure you stay hydrated and I know there are certain antibiotics that can dry up your supply. So be careful, which I'm sure you are :) Sorry not much help but positive thoughts your way!
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  • surpriseadditionsurpriseaddition member
    How old is your LO? After the first few weeks, I rarely felt let down. You may not get milk pumping, but your LO is probably still getting it when nursing. I agree with PP to make sure you keep hydrated. I've BF through many illnesses, and although your supply may dip, it shouldn't completely stop.


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  • CNYBride05CNYBride05 member
    Everything everyone else has said. Stay hydrated and keep trying.
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  • RDK24RDK24 member
    casey78 said:
    The supply dips with sickness just stink. Please tell us more - how old is LO? What kind of sickness do you have? What meds have you had?
    This info would definitely help. If you're too sick to eat enough calories that could be a factor as well. I took being sick as an opportunity to sub in milkshakes for meals when other foods were unappealing. ;)
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  • jessiemtjessiemt member
    Thanks everyone. I don't know If it's a flu or a virus or what. My LO is 7 months. She has been sick this week and not nursing as much. I chugged a bunch of water last night and it seems to be making a come back. I think it's just lack of calories and water.
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