At first my supply was low but equal. Now my right breast makes 4 1/2 ounces, and my left only makes 1/2 an ounce. Has anyone else experienced such a huge difference, and more importantly does anyone know how to fix it???
2007-03-18 17:29:41 · 13 answers · asked by jo_bekka_yolandra 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
this is not uncommon. nurse or pump more from the breast with the lowest output. supply=demand.
2007-03-18 17:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by KitKat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is a big difference. Your concern is one of the most common among breastfeeding women but it is perfectly normal. The difference could be that big because you are on;y able to get that much out. I know my sister in law could get 6-7 oz per breast and I can only get 1/2 oz a piece. That doesn't mean that is all I produce. Nurse more on the side that produces less and the supply should go up.
2007-03-18 17:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 week old and im breastfeeding and mine does the same thing. I can get 6 oz out of left and 2 oz out of the right. Ive been pumping that one more and letting the baby nurse more on that one. Also pump before the baby eats. Th ebaby can suck harder than the pump and u might get more milk. Thats what the brestfeeding consultant told me.
2007-03-18 20:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mom to Isobelle 2, & Gavyn 8mths 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this, too. and, to be honest, there were times over the months when it flip-flopped and the other side made more. my doctor said that, as long as the baby seemed full, not to worry.
for nursing, start with the left side each time. if you are pumping one side at a time, start with the left side.
make sure that you are getting enough water to drink each day (helps with supply), and keep taking your prenatal vitamins to make sure that you take care of yourself.
a nursing consultant can also help. a pediatrician's or a local la leche leader/group can also offer support for breastfeeding. here is a link for finding a local la leche league group. keep up the good work!
2007-03-18 17:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Matty'sMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- when your baby is done nursing off you pump both your breast until you cant get anything from either also drink water before and after that will begin to to help your milk flow increase! Good Luck
2007-03-22 17:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by LuvnLife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference from one side to another is common. You could have the baby suck on the left side to start with and hopefully with the added attention things will even out somewhat.
2007-03-18 17:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by deno 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you only pumping? Or nursing too? You need to feed your baby on BOTH sides equally as much. Feed your baby on that side. Pump on that side as much as you can, without neglecting the other side. That is a big difference. I wonder why?
2007-03-18 17:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, i had the same problem
nurse your baby on the left side to increase the milk supply or pump more on the left
milk is by supply and demand, the more the demand, the more your supply!
2007-03-20 02:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep pumping from the left breast to catch up with your right breast.
2007-03-18 17:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Janet R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it went something like if you're right handed, your left boob makes more and if you're left handed your right boob makes more.
This has probably got more to do with the fact that it's more comfy to hold the baby at that side. I think just carry on as normal, as long as baby is getting fed, doesn't really matter which side it comes from.
2007-03-18 21:39:43 · answer #10 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋