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Breastfeeding supply?

tchat1tchat1 member
in Babies: 0 - 3 Months
I've been exclusively breast feeding for 2 and half months now, rarely a bottle.  I fed on demand throughout the day. It seems that my supply isn't as full as it once was. In the morning I can pump at least 5 ounces, at night only 1 ounce. 

I know this is somewhat normal.  I worry about my milk supply. She seems content and has plenty of wet diapers. How do you know if your supply is deceasing? And what can I do to increase it?
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  • roxybsktbllroxybsktbll member
    Look up power pumping. Also next time you're at the store get some fenugreek. That has really helped me: it will make your sweat and pee smell really sweet though so don't be alarmed. There are also some good recipes for lactation cookies and or bites. I exclusively pump so it's pretty easy for me to tel when I'm decreasing. Pumping doesn't get you as empty as baby so I have to try to increase every couple of weeks.
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  • mrlarprmrlarpr member
    If she has wet diapers and is gaining weight I don't see any reason to worry about supply?
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  • crewchiefwifecrewchiefwife member
    Your milk supply is always much higher in the morning than at night. :)
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  • erniebernie1erniebernie1 member
    If you are breastfeeding full time you shouldn't be able to pump barely anything after the baby has eaten. Your supply should be matched to her demand by now
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