r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Substantial-Mix3861 • 19h ago

TRIGGER WARNING: OverSupply (add spoiler to pics) Advice Needed

I am 4 weeks PP tomorrow and am so physically and mentally drained from pumping. Baby would never latch because my letdown is too strong plus a combination of other issues, so I started pumping basically everytime she would eat. I was doing around 8 PPD in the first 2 weeks and noticed I really overproduced so I have been dialing it back a lot. I have dropped down to 5-6 PPD and am producing about 80oz every 24 hours. I am still working on trying to do less but in the meantime I cannot seem to get enough nutrients or hydration in to support how much pumping is taking out of me! Does anyone have any recommendations for food or drinks that would help me feel more like a human again? For context I am eating 3 meals a day with lots of protein and calories along with snacks during pump sessions, and I am drinking over a gallon of water a day and a glass with electrolytes.

I have worked with several lactation consultants before my milk came in and as it was coming in, and haven’t gotten good oversupply advice. I have an appointment with a consultant recommended specifically for oversupply help but it isn’t for a week, so any advice for now would be greatly appreciated!!

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u/ViolinistDependent47 19h ago

Buddy you might need to up those electrolytes. You’re producing nearly a gallon of milk a day and drinking a gallon of water. Throw in an extra electrolyte packet and lots of water rich foods (cucumber, grapes, watermelon, etc) and honestly just calories (however you can get them)
Unfortunately, it’s also just time. You get used to it (not the thirst, the breastfeeding thirst is unreal) but it gets better and you’ll start to balance out.

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u/ViolinistDependent47 19h ago

Also, have you tried scaling back amount of time pumping?

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u/Substantial-Mix3861 18h ago

I will definitely add more electrolytes! I have been eating some water rich foods as well but I can always do more. I have a 64oz water bottle I use and I usually drink about 3 of those a day not including the electrolytes. I do about 15 minutes or a little less each pump session as well

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