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did my cold affect my output

Peanutz21Peanutz21 member
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a question and in need of encouragement.

i've been back to work a few weeks and pumping has been going well. i was able to pump enough to cover the DC usage and sometimes store 3-4 ounces at end of the day

i caught a mild cold from LO last week and noticed the last 3 days my output is drastically lower. for instance i went from pumping at least 4 ounces a session to getting 2 ounces, 3 ounces total if i am really lucky.  fwiw i pump every 3 hours at work after an AM pump when LO has nursed.  since i have had low output i added an evening session after LO goes to bed and am lucky if i get 1.5 ounces total.... 

is it possible the cold affected my output? i didn't take any medication for it.  i'm starting to worry that my supply is going south. i've tried changing out the pump parts too.... :( 


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Re: did my cold affect my output

  • andrea0418andrea0418 member
    I agree with Casey. Increase hydration and keep up with your pumping schedule. Hope you are feeling better and you get back to pumping your usual amount!
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  • Peanutz21Peanutz21 member
    thanks ladies. :)  i'm hoping things pick back up this week. it's been stressful going back to work too. 

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