When I first started pumping my milk to store, it seemed as though I was pumping alot of extra milk, in addition to what my baby was eating. Within the past few days, it appears as though I'm getting a way lesser amount of milk when I pump. Does milk production occur in cycles? Whats going on?
2006-07-26 09:17:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Sounds like baby is hitting a growth spurt. Just keep pumping like you have been normally and in a week or so you should notice an increase again.
if you want you can also try to increase your supply. Eat oatmeal everyday, make sure you drink lots of water, take fenigreek capsuls (but not if your diabetic), ect.
2006-07-26 10:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by myshira 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had a bad experience trying to bf my preemie son, but I'm going to give it another shot with our next child. The lactation consultants at the hospital told me to make sure and pump every 3 hours on schedule so that your body will get used to needing a specific amount of milk every 3 hours, and can produce the right amounts. Its hard to pump and breastfeed at the same time.
It sounds like your body is responding to your baby's needs, and ignoring the pumping. I dunno.
2006-07-26 09:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was only able to pump one bottle a day, because my baby fed so often. We used the one bottle for one of the nightime feeding when my hubby would get up, and would supplement with formula if we were out and she was hungry. Just try to stick to a routine, pump at the same time everyday. Good luck.
2006-07-26 09:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body adjusts to how much you need to produce for your child. Feed your child first the pump - so you insure the baby is getting enough. I did both at first because I was producing SOO much, then my body adjusted. I nursed my son for a year and a half no problems at all.
2006-07-26 11:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by april_h2469 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me and my sister and we just let the milk dry up and switched our kids to formula, so I don't know. I'll keep watch on this question, though, so I can learn about it as well for next time! Good luck!
PS
Make sure you're eating enough and drinking plenty of fluids to help production.
2006-07-26 09:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to make sure you wait at leat 3 hours before feeding or pumping again to make sure your breast are full. Then when you are feeding or pumping make sure you empty them. And a gentle massage will increase your milk. And make sure you drink plenty of milk and water. and get plenty of rest.
2006-07-26 09:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by HastyBabe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your breasts can only store so much milk...if your baby is eating from you there is gonna be less for you to pump
2006-07-26 09:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by bella91722 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just keep doing it REGULARLY and your body will adjust to the PRODUCTION part of it.
2006-07-26 09:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋