Breastfeeding

New mom here... Trying to breastfeedi and for some reason the right breast doesn't produce much milk at all. Anyone else have this issue; if so was there anything you did to increase your supply? My daughter refuses thie right side and pumping int really helping either. Thanks !

Message edited 11/15/2013 6:27:56 AM.

Breastfeeding

First off, congrats!

It's totally normal for your supply to be uneven so try not to stress it too much. You can try nursing on the side when your LO is sleepy since they're more likely to be cooperative. DD was not a fan of my left side int he beginning and the supply seemed lower the entire 16 months I nursed her. Once we got into a routine, I made sure to always start on that side first thing in the morning and during any nighttime feedings. Check out kellymom.com for other ideas, I think there's a whole page on lopsidedness.

Re: Breastfeeding

My dd had a preference to my left side and I think that side definitely produced more. It never caused a problem. That side was actually always a little bigger than my right, and especially when BFing it was bigger. I think it's common for them to have a side preference.

Just keep nursing/pumping to increase your supply.

Re: Breastfeeding

I second Kellymom.com. I learned so much from that site! It was a lifesaver.

Breastfeeding

Thanks girls!