WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT LOW SUPPLY?

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

Im currently just pumping for my baby girl because it hurts too bad to keep her on the breast. Well i pump every 2hrs for 20-25 minutes and i only get about 1.5ounces. Shes still hungry when she's done because its obviously not enough and she ends up with formula. I feel like I've failed. I've increased my fluid intake and tried fenugreek with no luck. What dr would i talk to about low supply? I hear these women get 6-10oz at a time and i wish that could be me. Even if i could atleasy get 4oz id be happy. The most I've gotten at once was 3oz and that's because i couldn't pump for 4hrs. Somebody please help. I don't wanna give up.

brodysmamma · November 2011

Bump. Maybe try pumping more.

allyssasmommy · November 2011

fenugreek helps with suply and also pumpling after shes done feeding helps too bc your stimulating more to be made also massaging ur boobs helps and skin to skin contact helps also

allyssasmommy · November 2011

or also i forgot Mother's Milk tea also helps i dont know what store to get it from but just google it and see if there is a place near you

Bahamamama4828 · November 2011

http://www.llli.org/webus.html
this is a good place to start, someone can come to your house (usually for free) and help with latching and low supply

misskristin · November 2011

Having her on the breast is going to be the best way to increase your supply. A pump cannot perfectly imitate a nursing baby which is why some women only get a few ounces.

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

I've tried everything except the mothers milk tea and when she was on the breast she would be on each breast as long as she wanted ranging anywhere from 15-45 minutes. She's 3wks and 2days old now and i just switched over to pumping a few days ago. She still goes on the breast 2-3 times a day but that's all i can handle. I feel like I've failed.

natashalynn · November 2011

Have you tried having a beer? It's helped both my friend and me.

kritten_octoberbby · November 2011

If you dont like beer there are yeast pills too

caroline8_p · November 2011

How does it hurt, if you dont mind explaining?

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

It feels like she clenches her jaw when she sucks. It feels like someone pinching my nipples hard. @caroline8_p

caroline8_p · November 2011

Oh. Malia does that sometimes. I call her a pirhanna! Just unlatch her, and relatch. when she opens wide, stuff your boob in there. Keep doing it if necessary.

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

@caroline8_p
She does it every time

Nikkmb3 · November 2011

@natashalynn Is there any beer specifically or will any work? I keep hearing that drinking a beer helps so I think I'll give it a try...

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

I heard dark beer @nikkmb3

Steph_Due_101611 · November 2011

I personally hate beer.

WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT LOW SUPPLY?

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