Worried I can't Keep Up

[LaraSue]

I've been breastfeeding my LO since birth, and I pump while I'm at work. I'm pumping about 9-12 ish ounces per day or so while at work, but the problem is, my LO is eating more than that. I'm trying to pump at night so I get at least one extra bottle, but I'm worried that I won't be able to keep up! I really don't want to supplement. I no it won't be the end of the world, I just don't want to, personally. Any suggestions?

 

[jessicatunnel]

Could you start taking supplements like fenugreek, more milk plus, drinking mother's milk tea, eating lactation cookies, etc to try and get your supply up so that you can pump more?

 

[luna_19]

Is baby being overfed? You should only be leaving 1-1.25 oz per hour of separation. Smaller bottles are better, baby will make up any difference when you are home to nurse. Also make sure whoever is feeding is doing paced bottle feeding so baby has a chance to feel if they are full before chugging an entire bottle