breast milk supply reduced after fever?

Question

My breast milk supply seems to have reduced significantly after i suffered from a recent bout of fever/cold, even though i cotinued nursing through the illness. Inspite of trying to pump and nurse regularly, supply not improving..any suggestions

Answer 1

There are really great suggestions above my post. I would like to second the drinking plenty of liquids. I would also like to add get plenty of rest and nurse, nurse , nurse. YOu could try a temporary nursing vacation just take a few days off and nurse all day while in bed or resting on the couch. your mlk supply will go up.
You could also try eating a bowl of oatmeal daily.

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Answer 2

That is because you became dehydrated from the fever.. Start drinking liquids. Here is a site that suggests milk thistle and some other herbs to help.

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T027100.asp

Answer 3

If your baby is making enough wet and poopy diapers you are making plenty of milk. Lots of things can make you think you don't have enough milk, when really you do.

Here is a great article on assessing if you have enough milk, and there is information on ways to increase it if you need to:

Is your milk supply really low?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html#supply

Answer 4

Try breast compression. Here are some great links about supply

http://www.drjacknewman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88&Itemid=118

http://www.drjacknewman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70&itemid=98

Answer 5

Drink plenty of fluids and get your rest.
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