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BFing moms: questions re: supply
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MrsS2005
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BFing moms: questions re: supply
I'm coming down with something and I'm pretty sure it's affecting my supply.  I usually pump between 5 and 8 oz after the first morning feeding, but I only got 3 oz today. I'm worried, especially since I'm going back to work next week and my supply will probably be affected again b/c I'll be pumping during the day instead of BFing.
If you've been sick, have you noticed a dip in your supply? Did it return to normal after you got better?
I'm trying to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. Is there anything else I should do to maintain/build my supply?
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Posted 3/28/09 9:52 AM  |
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monkeybride
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Re: BFing moms: questions re: supply
It could be from that. Also is your DC having a growth spurt and maybe drank more?
Do you have your period back? You can have dip in supply during AF.
Being sick can hurt your supply but keep nursing/pumping and you'll get it right back.
Since you're going back to work you can try using More Milk Plus that might help you not have a dip when you're just pumping.
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| Posted 3/28/09 9:58 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: BFing moms: questions re: supply
Posted by monkeybride
It could be from that. Also is your DC having a growth spurt and maybe drank more?
Do you have your period back? You can have dip in supply during AF.
Being sick can hurt your supply but keep nursing/pumping and you'll get it right back.
Since you're going back to work you can try using More Milk Plus that might help you not have a dip when you're just pumping.
Thanks. I don't think he's having a growth spurt although he woke more frequently last night to nurse. I pumped twice the amount yesterday morning so it was upsetting to see my supply dip so much.
I haven't gotten AF yet  , but thank you for letting me know what to expect when it comes back. 
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| Posted 3/28/09 10:05 AM |
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Porrruss
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Re: BFing moms: questions re: supply
Posted by MrsS2005
Thanks. I don't think he's having a growth spurt although he woke more frequently last night to nurse.
That alone will cause you to have a lower amount for that particular session.
Eliza had been sleeping through the night for the past 10 days. My morning pumping sessions were giving me about 8 ounces per breast (I know- can you say, "Moo"?). 2 nights ago, she woke up 2x to eat. That next morning I got 3 ounces per breast. She slept through the night the next night and I got 10 ounces per breast the next morning (ouch).
Sounds like your supply is just fine!
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| Posted 3/28/09 10:27 AM |
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Rycois
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Re: BFing moms: questions re: supply
I def. got a lot less if Ryan was up more than usual at night (even when he was closer to a year and he'd wake at night when he wasn't feeling well). And not feeling well can affect it. It should go back up in a few days. Try eating more oatmeal/drinking more water.
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| Posted 3/28/09 10:37 AM |
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Alex110879
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Re: BFing moms: questions re: supply
i had a cold a few weeks back and my supply definitely dipped...
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| Posted 3/28/09 9:31 PM |
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