Period while breastfeeding...supply issues

Question

How did you cope with the low supply during your cycle? My milk supply drops severely every month. I do everything to get it back up...I nurse my son almost constantly, I consume more water, eat oatmeal, take fenugreek etc. It takes at least a week and half to get back to normal. I have to give him an ounce or two of expressed milk a couple times a day during that time so he doesn't starve. I need to get my supplly up quick because I only have like a 10 oz stash in the freezer and that won't last a week and a half and I don't want to supplement with formula....Please Help!

Answer 1

You may not agree, but this is what i did. it just a suggestion. During your drought try mixing your breast milk with your most perffered formula like half and half.

-the formula gives baby the extra calories he/she needs and its completely safe as long as bay is willing , able, and healthy.

- at the same time baby get the best nutriton from mommy at the same time.

-and because formula is a bit thicker it can fill baby a little longer giving you more time to enjoy holding em peacfully in your arms or to take a break.

-because its mixed half & half the formula is easier to digest it's so hard on baby's tummy as it would be alone.

Well I hope i helped, if not Good luck anyway! =)

  

Answer 2

Here's a link to a kellymom.com page that contains some tips for increasing your supply:  http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-su...

My supply dips slightly for 2-3 days before my period and I've noticed that my DS nurses much more frequently at that time. I'm sorry I don't have any tips for how you can increase your supply. Hopefully that web site will help or some other BFing mamas will have something to offer.

Answer 3

Pump ever couple of hours for 30 minutes.  Some women "share" breast milk now.  I personally wouldn't do it, but I guess it is your choice.  They did have wet nurses way back when.

******P.S And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with supplementing with formula.  If it means your baby is full, so be it.  I sadly dried up after three months due to the stress of three deaths in my family.  If you have to supplement, that's okay, as long as he/she is still getting some breast milk.  I like Enfamil Lipil with Iron.