[tiggygal23]

Hello,
I am 7 weeks post partum and the breastfeeding was going great until last week. I had a great supply and was pumping between 4-5 0z per breast after a few hours sleep and a break from nursing. Then my LO got very fussy crying almost all the time. Thought I had a milk imbalance, and started pumping exclusively until the milk imbalance was fixed. After that, got horribly sick and was put on antibiotics. Now I am only able to pump an ounce or 2 from each breast. Having to supplement waaaaaaaaaay more than I would like. I want to re-establish my supply, but am beginning to have my doubts after trying to pump every other hour, and drinking mothers milk tea.... I have tried other herbs that don't seem to make a difference.
Do you think I can get my supply back? I'm horribly disappointed.... Any suggestions advice would be much appreciated.
HELP!

 

[MaryJaneLouise]

If you had a good supply before, I'm sure you can get a good supply returned.

Read the "low milk supply" stickie at the top of this forum for more hints.

At 7 weeks, your LO is probably more efficient at getting milk from your breast than the pump, so I would nurse as much as possible FIRST, then pump afterwards. 1-2 oz pumping is a pretty normal amount for many people. I would try to gradually reduce the amount you are supplementing.

and I hope you get to feeling better.

 

[tiggygal23]

Thanks so much. Now I am dealing with a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. UGHHHH....
I am going to work on my supply big time. I hate to supplement, but I can only handle my baby crying from hunger so much.
Doctor prescribed Regalin for me today and I am hoping that helps amongst other things.
Thanks!

 

[kalamos23]

I would put the baby to breast at all times. Why do you think you are dealing with a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance? Usually that is cause by OVERsupply, not undersupply. I would look into dairy intolerance - many of the symptoms are the same or similar as a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance.