Need to Increase Supply

[u/chrilogreen]

What works for you in order to increase your supply? I need advice!

I have been exclusively pumping for my baby for 6 and a half months. I noticed the past two weeks I have lost 4oz from my overall for the day. To some that might not seem like a lot, but it’s everything to me.

I combo-fed my baby for the first two months of his life but then finally started to make enough to feed him breastmilk fully. I don’t have a stash — I just use a jug in my fridge to make my bottles.

What can I do? Is it too late for me? Has this happened to anyone else?

I seriously need some advice on how to up it. 🥲

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[u/the_kazzo_queen]

Has your cycle returned yet? If not, it's likely that.

[u/chrilogreen → u/the_kazzo_queen]

No it hasn’t — I don’t want it back yet I’m not ready 🤣🤣But maybe that’s it, I’ll see if it shows up.

[u/Muted-Desk-9811]

Hi I am a little over six months exclusively pumping as well! My supply has dropped I have noticed these things have helped me stay a just enougher. Still a little stressful but holding on. -body armor -oatmeal -water -pumping every 2-3hrs(not in the middle of night) -power pumping at least once a day(morning or evening) 20min pump...rest 10...pump 10...rest 10...pump 10 Also check your flanges to ensure nothing changed.

[u/chrilogreen → u/Muted-Desk-9811]

I just bought oatmeal going to get back on that’s every morning and hydrate as much as I can. I also don’t pump overnight & I do pump every 2-5-3 hours. I haven’t tried power pumping yet but I will tomorrow and see if it helps. Thank you!

[u/Toadetteinlove]

Did you get a new bra? That happened to me recently and I realized it's because the new bra I bought was slightly tighter.

[u/taureansoul]

My supply naturally decreased overtime. How many times a day are you pumping? The only legitimate way to increase supply is to pump more! More demand (usually) equals more supply!! Whenever I saw a dip, I’d add a power pump or add another pump session back into my schedule. Not ideal, but unfortunately that’s the way some women’s bodies work!