Help! Not responding to pump & supply drop at 13 months

[New_Natural_Mom]

I am just not responding to the pump the same way anymore...producing about 50% less now. I take supplements, checked the pump parts, replaced the hose...what gives? My son is nursing a bit differently now too. He pops on & off i fits & starts. Has my supply dropped? I still have not had the first pp period, but no signs of it. I am worried. If my supply has dropped, what do I do? I really don't want to give animal milk...would coconut milk be ok?

Help!

[Ruthla]

Are you exclusively pumping or is the baby nursing several times a day? Is he eating a lot of solids yet?

If he's nursing well before and after work and during the nighttime, and eating plenty of solids in your absence, he may not need any other milk during the workday. You could have the DCP provide however much milk you can pump plus water and possibly some juice along with his meals.

[New_Natural_Mom]

Originally Posted by Ruthla

Are you exclusively pumping or is the baby nursing several times a day? Is he eating a lot of solids yet?

If he's nursing well before and after work and during the nighttime, and eating plenty of solids in your absence, he may not need any other milk during the workday. You could have the DCP provide however much milk you can pump plus water and possibly some juice along with his meals.

He is eating solids & nursing in the evenings & through the night. We really don't nurse in the mornings. I haven't tried water yet (and didn't really want to do juice.)

How much water should he have?