I had an ovarian cyst burst last night and my midwife told me it was likely because my cycle is returning since ovarian cysts accompany ovulation. I had a history of this prior to pregnancy. My DS#2 who is almost 4 months old is in FT day care and I've been struggling to even pump 5-6 oz per day for a bottle let alone the 8-10 oz I was pumping in the beginning. I've been battling a cold for about 2 weeks now and increased water intake, alfala, fenugreek, and blessed thistle have done very little to boost my supply. The only thing that's worked a bit is Yogi Nursing Tea. I see a tiny boost even after just 1 cup, but my midwife said upon the cycle returning, my supply will decrease some more.
I try to pump every 4 hours at work but sometimes I do get caught up in meetings, so I imagine the extended amount of time (5 hours sometimes) has led to my cycle returning. Will pumping every 2 hours stop the cycle or has that ship sailed? I'm willing to try domperidone too if I can get it but my midwife says it's hard to get. I committed to breastfeeding at least 6 months but I'm finding it surprisingly hard - I guess with DS #1, I was a WAHM so it was easier to keep my supply up given that he was with me almost all the time.
I try to pump every 4 hours at work but sometimes I do get caught up in meetings, so I imagine the extended amount of time (5 hours sometimes) has led to my cycle returning. Will pumping every 2 hours stop the cycle or has that ship sailed? I'm willing to try domperidone too if I can get it but my midwife says it's hard to get. I committed to breastfeeding at least 6 months but I'm finding it surprisingly hard - I guess with DS #1, I was a WAHM so it was easier to keep my supply up given that he was with me almost all the time.
