Drop in supply

FlyingIrish · November 2015

I've struggled with low supply from the beginning. LO had weight gain issues and we started supplementing formula after she BF to make sure she was getting enough.

I've continued to pump and BF every 2 hours through the day and every 3-4 hours at night. My supply seems to be decreasing even more now where most of the time I can only express 2 oz total during a pump session where before I could at least get 4oz.

I personally wanted to try and make it as long as possible with BF but want to make sure LO is getting enough. I'm desperate for suggestions to help increase supply. I've tried fenugreek and it did not seem to do anything for me. Help!!

BeachBabe22 · November 2015

Oatmeal, Gatorade, and more milk supplements work for me.

FlyingIrish · November 2015

Is there a brand for the more milk supplement? I've not heard of that one before!

BeachBabe22 · November 2015

https://m.target.com/p/motherlove-more-milk-plus-herbal-capsules-60-count/-/A-17079581

It says to take four pills a day but I only take one on days when my supply seems to be a bit lower and it really helps.

urfcerin · November 2015

I've had success with goats rue and domperidone. There is a Facebook group that has been helpful, IGT and Low Milk Supple Support Group.

ForeverEverAfter · November 2015

Have you seen a LC recently? They might be able to help you troubleshoot reasons for the drop.

callistosmile · November 2015

Try power pumping when you have time. Pump ten minutes on/ten minutes off for an hour or two.

Petunia21 · November 2015

I used to power pump in the evenings, but now I don't have to anymore. That really increased my evening supply. I also have Brewers yeast and flax in my oatmeal every morning.

caityrose · November 2015

Are you pumping in place of a feeding or after?

FlyingIrish · November 2015

Because of LO's weight gain issues, our ped has suggested I continue to BF as normal and offer 2oz of expressed milk or formula after and has me giving formula before bed and during night time feedings in which I pump in place of the feeding. I've tried to pump after feedings but rarely can get an ounce between both breasts.