Still BF but not being able to pump..

spicysurro · October 2014

So I need some help... A is still mainly BF but she has breakfast with me everyday and sometimes dinner. My freezer stash is getting kind of low so I started trying to pump again and I can't get anything...is this normal? When she BF I know she is getting a good amount and always seems happy and full afterwards and is still gaining weight normally. Could this just be my supply regulated to what she eats now? Ive just always been able to pump something but now I can't pump anything!

Soap1 · October 2014

A supply dip is pretty common around the 9ish month mark, which is why some babies seem to "self-wean" at that age. The pump is also not as good at getting milk out as the baby is. Probably a combination of those.

tangerinemachine · October 2014

Same thing happened to me, I just weaned him

spicysurro · October 2014

At least I know I'm not alone. Thanks ladies, I'm gonna try the lactation cookies and dry pumping and everything I can. Sorry for the other mamas going through the same things.

TessyMessy · October 2014

Does your pump need a tune up? Have you checked valves, membranes and tubing? I replaced those things and my output increased quite a bit.

spicysurro · October 2014

I will check my pump I haven't used it in a while so maybe that could be it. I will try the early morning pumping too. Thank you everyone for advice and help I know I've been lucky to do it this long but I would like to do it a bit longer if I can manage it,.

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