Low supply - need tips

[TTCaWee1]

Hi ladies. I had my baby 3/3 at 34 wks. My milk came in with a day or two and I was pumping 30-50cc every 3 hours. Now, 10 days later my supply is getting less and less every day. I now bf before each of her tube feeds but not much comes out. I pumped at 2:30 and only got 20cc total, then again at 4:30 and got 35cc total. I'm drinking the tea, I've met with lactation, I pump every 2-3 hours, drink lots of water....what else can I do?

 

[dairymomma]

It typically will drop after the initial engorgment and settle in at a lower amount. But if you want to increase it, you could try rubbing Fennel essential oil (I diluted it at a ratio of 1:1 with coconut oil) on your breasts after you pump. I found this helped slightly when I nursed my daughter but my supply dropped so drastically and so suddenly I had little chance of getting it back up. (I later found out I was 7 weeks pregnant and the dr said that's why my supply dipped so much.)

 

[CertifiedOreo]

Fenugreek works wonders!!

 

[Hopeful1479]

I had issues as well and I am taking Fenugreek and domperidone along with TONS of water!! Good luck!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Thanks ladies. I started getting 2 oz per pumping yesterday so hopefully it's the tea working. It has fenugreek in it