i think my left boob is empty??

Laura85 · Apr 9th, 2012, 17:00 PM

how can i make more milk?

My right boob seems to be over filling, which is fine, but my left seems like it's hardly got any milk at all, how can i make my body produce more milk?

xxxx

CandyDay · Apr 9th, 2012, 17:08 PM

feed first everytime on the left side. And pump on that one side when LO is done.

Also it is possible for a baby to get everything they need from one side so if your left doesn't go up you will still be able to breastfeed.

Laura85 · Apr 9th, 2012, 17:22 PM

aaah, thanks hun.

He does latch on and feed better from the right, but i'd prefer to be able to use both sides if possible.

I will try that though. xxx

patch2006uk · Apr 10th, 2012, 02:38 AM

I'd be reluctant to self diagnose low supply. If you start offering that side first constantly and pumping it after a feed, you may create an oversupply issue on that side, and risk damaging your supply on your 'good' side.

Alternate start sides at every feed. Make sure you allow LO to unlatch naturally. Make sure you are offering frequent feeds. Keep yourself hydrated and rest as much as possible.

Your boobs are never empty. You don't want to be engorged, as that's your body making more than required. I only get engorged now if LO sleeps through after having a few nights of waking for feeds. The softer the breast, the higher the fat content of the milk.

Don't overthink it. Just keep feeding your baby.

Apr 9th, 2012, 17:00 PM	#1
Laura85 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 782	i think my left boob is empty?? how can i make more milk? My right boob seems to be over filling, which is fine, but my left seems like it's hardly got any milk at all, how can i make my body produce more milk? xxxx

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Apr 9th, 2012, 17:08 PM	#2
CandyDay Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 563	feed first everytime on the left side. And pump on that one side when LO is done. Also it is possible for a baby to get everything they need from one side so if your left doesn't go up you will still be able to breastfeed.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 17:22 PM	#3
Laura85 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 782	aaah, thanks hun. He does latch on and feed better from the right, but i'd prefer to be able to use both sides if possible. I will try that though. xxx

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Apr 10th, 2012, 02:38 AM	#4
patch2006uk Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 5,220	I'd be reluctant to self diagnose low supply. If you start offering that side first constantly and pumping it after a feed, you may create an oversupply issue on that side, and risk damaging your supply on your 'good' side. Alternate start sides at every feed. Make sure you allow LO to unlatch naturally. Make sure you are offering frequent feeds. Keep yourself hydrated and rest as much as possible. Your boobs are never empty. You don't want to be engorged, as that's your body making more than required. I only get engorged now if LO sleeps through after having a few nights of waking for feeds. The softer the breast, the higher the fat content of the milk. Don't overthink it. Just keep feeding your baby.

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