low milk production in one breast

[mati13]

I was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to increase the milk production in just one breast... My right breast produces only about half as much as the left. I have no idea why, since I always nurse on both sides. Also, when I pump lately I feel like I'm not pumping as much as I used to, but I feel like my babe is nursing more often and I don't have the chance to let it build up before I pump. Is this a possibility? The whole thing is really stressing me out. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thank you!!! 

[APToddlerMama]

I have no advice other than to say I think this is very normal.  And for some reason it does seem like more women have more in their left breast.  I know I did. When I pumped, it literally was 2 or 3 times more in the left for a while, and by the end of our breastfeeding relationship, it was probably 5 times more in the left.  DS seemed to prefer the left.  My sister even commented once on how lopsided I was, and I have had multiple friends with the same issues stuffing one side of their bra.  Maybe it is because the heart is on the left?  I don't know, but I wouldn't stress.  Seems very common and if your babe is getting what they need, that is wonderful.

[mati13]

Thanks for the response! Yea, my left has been way more comfortable to nurse from since day one! I feel like the positioning of me holding him on that side is even better. Sometimes though, especially in the late afternoons if he gets super fussy I do supplementt b/c I just don't trust that he's absolutely getting enough from that right boob. I figure if he's getting breast milk 90%-95% of the day then supplementing is ok, especially b/c it calms him and puts my mind at rest!