I have a one month old who seems t be getting frustrated with breastfeeding lately. He eats about 4 oz. When I pump I only get 2 oz out of them together. Does this mean I don't have enough milk to satisfy him?
2007-12-08 16:51:37 · 5 answers · asked by Christie R 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have a $250 medella pump I am using.
I used to be able to get about 4 oz at a time, just not anymore
2007-12-08 17:00:48 · update #1
It is possible that your baby is going through a growth spurt. That would mean that he needs more milk than you're currently producing, but his extra desire to nurse would stimulate your body to produce the extra that he needs.
It is also possible that your pump isn't as effective as your baby, or that you aren't as relaxed while pumping as while nursing. Some moms just have a hard time relaxing to pump enough. It could also be because you aren't hydrated enough. My bet would be on a growth spurt though.
Best of luck with your baby.
2007-12-08 17:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by rainwriterm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can i ask?? If you are only pumping 2 oz, how do you know that he eats 4 oz? Are you supplementing with formula?
The more the baby nurses, the more your milk will let down---you will soon be able to pump and get 4-6 oz per breast.
Try (even though he is getting frustrated) to feed closer together and that should up your milk supply. which will help when you pump.
Good luck
2007-12-09 00:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by mommy2dw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned that maybe he is not getting enough with each feeding might i suggest pumping after every feed for about 10-15 minutes per breast. You will probably not get much as he should have you almost drained but it will increase your milk production. Anything you do get you can save and give to him after his next feeding. If he is strictly breastfeeding and hasn't been introduced to the bottle (which i wouldn't do until breastfeeding is well established) You can freeze your milk! Congratulations and don't worry it will come with time!
2007-12-09 02:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by Chandra 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it just means you don't have a good enough pump. My baby will eat tons of milk from me, but trying to get that same amount of milk out of pumping is impossible! Babies are better pumps than regular pumps, thats why you can't get as much out. You may need to invest in a good one.
2007-12-09 00:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you normally get less when pumping. Try to get him to nurse more often, or he may want to nurse more often anyway to get more milk to come in. Also try to burp him more often, he may just have an uncomfortable belly. Try to look at what you are eating, that could also cause some discomfort or frustration if the milk tastes different.
2007-12-09 00:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Reese V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋