I wish you would do a video about actual low milk supply. I find that no one ever wants to talk about this so if you are one of the women that truly falls into this category it is frustrating because there is no information or help other than triple feed forever or it is your fault for [insert dumb reason].
This is top comment especially for me. Cz i did very all thing that everyone said to increasing milk supply. But i realize something wrong with my body cz the supply is stuck although i did alot of demand. And now i think i have low milk supply. Anybody can help me how to treatment low milk supply? Or i just accept and go with formula and breast milk also. 😄
There are so many reasons for low supply, or perceived low supply, there’s a reason IBCLS’s are trades in this. You would be better off meeting with a professional who can help you figure out your unique situation, and come up with a plan that will fix the underlying problem. Trust me, if there was a secret magic formula that would just work for everyone I would tell you! 💕
Agreed, my son got dehydrated and then stalled weight gain for a whole week, but when I try to look things up, everything just says, "it's rare, and you're probably fine. " very annoying
I think they mean the “actual inability to make milk” is uncommon, low milk supply caused by feeding and expression issues are definitely quite common and what IBCLCs help often with.
OMG! This is exactly what I needed to watch today.I am 3 months postpartum and was feeling that my supply was going down when miraculously this video popped up and gave me all the clarity that was required. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you for this video. Currently going through the “my breasts are soft” “is he really getting enough” “he acts like he hates my breasts all of a sudden” “I think he’s starving” phase. From what you said I think this is just a phase and I don’t have a low supply like I thought. Thank you very much this was very helpful!
Thank you SOOOO much for this! I’m an exclusive pumper and I noticed a slight decrease in my milk supply. So of course the first thing I did was panic. I was sooo used to certain ounces of milk for baby. Looking at other moms and their milk amounts becomes discouraging as if I don’t make enough. So thanks again!!!
I nurse during the day and pump twice (morning and night) and typically get 8-12 oz at a time and I never leak. I didn't start feeling letdown until 3ish months. My baby also eats every 1.5 hrs during the day 🥴. I've had an oversupply with a 3 babies and fit into a few of these categories 😂 so definitely agree they don't always mean low milk supply.
I needed this video a few weeks back 😫 I started supplementing too much bc I swore I was not making enough and now my supply has actually dipped. Trying to build it back up again.
This video was so good. Are there any videos on lip and tongue ties? We had our little one's issues fixed but I'm still concerned about the latch and ensuring he gets enough breast milk
This video was very reassuring for me! I am 2 months postpartum and breast feeding. I’ve had many doubts the last couple of weeks and all the concerns and questions I had were answered and reassured! Thank you so much!
Our pediatrician told us not to feed longer than 30 min, because if he’s sucking long times he’s burning off all the calories he ate by sucking, and won’t gain the weight he should be. I don’t get that, cause stopping sucking on my breast just to suck a bottle or pacifier seems to me would burn the same amount.
Sometimes we hear this recommendation with very small babies or those who are really struggling with weight gain. If they aren’t efficient at removing milk, it can be a tricky balance.
Thanks so much for this vedio!! I was told that a milk supply doesn't regulate for 8 weeks which made me worried that I'm drying up. I have now been reassured that my supply is fine. I'm 4 weeks postpartum and I exclusively breastfeed my breasts are now soft and when I used my silicone pump my milk seemed really low, but it makes sense that I wouldn't drain as much as someone who pumps exclusively. My daughter also seems very full and satisfied after feeding she sleeps so long I have to wake her up lol also my let downs are very strong still so I guess it's me just being a worried momma when it's nothing to really worry about at the moment.
Thank you for this video! Feel like I’ve worried about almost all of these scenarios. Baby is 2 months and his weight gain has slowed down, so I’ve been beating myself up. But doctor and I think it’s acid reflux, so he’s been prescribed medicine. This video helped calm all my feelings of guilt/worry
Thank you for helping me through this. I’m 5 months pp and suddenly my breasts stop being full and are super soft. It happened overnight. I’m not leaking either and although I’ve spoken to my LC, I was still feeling uneasy. Can you do a video talking about milk regulation? Would love to know more. ☺️ Ps. baby is eating well, happy and pooping the same as before.
It’s such a weird feeling isn’t it. I always worry every time when this happens but then remember that soft breasts are working breasts! Still.. I totally understand what you’re feeling! Thanks die the video suggestion. I’ll add it to the list! 💕
Hi, 31 weeks pregnant with my third as well. I'm an over supplier and planning to pump but only for a couple weeks but because of the engorgement I pump for a few weeks I started lactating a couple weeks ago. Thank you for the information for pumping too.
Thank u for this video. My baby is two months old..and sometimes gets fussy while breastfeeding and holds the nipple in his mouth and instantly removes the nipple and cries, when I press a little and check the milk secretion..I get drops of milk oozing out, but my baby keeps on holding and getting away from nipple, my family assumes it's coz of low milk and eventually end up giving bottle..what to do
I know this comment is a year old but I’m replying in case there are others reading this comment in a similar situation as you. Sometimes babies get fussy at the breast over a strong let down. It doesn’t sound like low milk supply at all since you’re able to hand express milk. But if your family keeps giving them a bottle and not letting you empty your breasts for your baby, they may create a low milk supply for you.
Im 3 weeks post partum and i cant even produce an ounce at a time. Its very frustrating. I have pain and feelings of fullness every three hours but barely any comes out. I also simetimes feel like my ducts are getting clogged, but even when my breasts dont feel clogged i dont make much. 😢. Im planning on seeing my ob to have some blood tests done. My lactation consultant referred me to have my thyroids and hormones checked.
Thank you so much for these videos. I am a new mom and have definitely been pumping out of stress recently. I wish these things were more talked about. Your channel has seriously helped me 💕
Thank you. With my last 1, i fed on demand & didnt pump til gojng back to work & pumped between. Finished out breast feeding through 12 months but was not easy. Felt like i wasnt pumping as much as i thought i should have (usually between 1-2 oz, but avg around 1-1.5 oz). Was wondering about that for this next 1. You calmed a worry. So thank you.
Wow, I really needed to hear this. I'm coming up on 6 weeks postpartum and I've been stressing over all these things the past week. Maybe there is nothing really wrong after all and I just need to be patient with myself. Thank you so much for this! I wish I discovered your channel sooner!
The first couple months I breastfed my son I leaked on both sides pretty bad when I fed my son. Now he’s 11 months old and I will only leak on my right side if I’m feeding on my left, my left doesn’t leak when I’m feeding on my right 😂 I’ve always thought that was kind of odd but my right side has always been my oversupplier side too.
My baby’s pediatrician told me I didn’t produce enough milk because my baby is never satisfied when he breastfeeds. He feeds for HOURS at a time and when I remove him he eats his hand and shows signs of hunger. If I skip a feeding I only pump 1-1.5oz. I do have the right flange sizes and have learned to pump correctly. So now I’m being to told I have to supplement. My baby is 5 weeks old. 😖
You should chat with a lactation consultant! See if you can find one in your area. Someone trained in lactation can get your whole history and really help see the whole picture. Good luck!
Funny thing is, my baby is 7 weeks old. When I was discharged from hospital, I was told I had enough milk to supplement my baby. After 2 days we were back to NICU to treat his Jaundice, because I wasn't getting enough milk. My baby wasn't having enough wet diapers. For 2 days that we have been home, I was breastfeeding him, so thinking he is getting that colostrum since he was on my breast for hours. And of course, when we get to NICU they start supplementing him with formula. And I was pumping at the same time. When I see that he had 20oz in 24 hours. And I am producing 8 oz in 24 hours. What a difference? I have been told and done a lot of things do increase my milk supply. But, still producing 12 oz despite pumping 8 times in 24 hours. And last 2 days pumping only 5-6 times still the same amount. I do not understand, should I just formula fed him and drop the idea of breastfeeding since clearly I don't produce enough to meet my childs needs. And another thing is, how one can handle babies cry for food, just to keep them on the breast? Shouldn't be the main goal to keep them full and satisfied? And keep them healthy? Either breastfed or formula fed baby.
@@sivapriyapalaniappan3678 hello, my pediatrician told me that it is up to me, if I wanted to breastfeed or switch him to formula. But also mentioned that breastfeeding is good for babies immune system. Unfortunately, My baby refuses to take my breast at the age of 3 month. So we had to switch him to formula completely. As long as he was full and happy nothing matters to me.
Great video… my issue is the right gives much less during pumping 😫 and she gets fussy on that side during feed… I do think I favored the left more so I plan to start the session on that side.
Very informative! I'm a OB nurse and feel so bad for moms who think they aren't giving anything to their babies, so they end up supplementing. Question- how would you recommend moms using a haakaa make sure they are getting some of the hindmilk too? Should it be mixed with other pumped milk from that day to make sure it isn't all foremilk? Thank you!
My 3m lo is latching only one side..when I'm pumping I have almost same quantity of milk on both sides..but then the side she's not latching is taking long time to get emptied..what's the remedy for this..can u suggest plzz😭
Do you have to pump if your exclusively breastfeeding on demand? I feel like my flow is low my boobs don't squirt out milk. Baby eats about every hour and a half.
I need advice on finding a breastfeeding supportive pediatrician office ….. This was my first baby so I just trusted the pediatrician when they said there was an issue but after doing tons and tons of research I found out the only issue was just my sons latch and if I’d had help and support everything would have fixed itself but they pushed and pushed and pushed formula and stretching my preemies tummy and he was spiting up and projectile vomiting his bottles often 😞 I feel like an awful mom for not trusting my own body and instincts 🤦🏻♀️
Getting an older one helps. I had a young one for my first and she made everything difficult. I have an older pede this time and she is so supportive. I wish I had her with my first
By baby is 4 months and for about a month now my milk supply is drying up. I don’t make much. I’ve done everything. Power pumping, feeding often, pumping after every feed, brewers yeast and all those name brands and off brands lactation supplements. NON. When I pump I get almost nothing . I weigh my baby before and after she barely taking 1 to1 1/2 oz.and she hates bottles I am just so desperate. I don’t want to give up breastfeeding
@@NewLittleLife thank you for replying. So at her two months appointment she was diagnosed with cow/soy protein allergy. Doctor and we thought if I cut down all that from my diet it will improve but she didn’t. So her doctor wanted us to give her hypoallergenic formula and meanwhile pump to keep my supply up, since my supply has started to go down already. I had to try every trick in the book to get her to drink from a bottle and that formula, I think because of that her weight hasn’t gone down just yet. Now non of those tricks don’t work for her 🤦🏻♀️she’s only breastfed right now, we shall see her weight in a month, without formula.
I’d recommend you find a lactation consultant to chat with! You have a lot going on it sounds like, and hopefully a lactation professional can help bridge the gap There for you :) good luck!
At night my 1 month baby cries after finishing one breast as if there’s no more milk, so I’ll switch him to the other side. I worry i dont have anymore milk like its empty even though they say your breasts are never fully emptied.but he only cries and fusses at the breasts like this at night. I will try expressing and little drops come out but thats it. Is this normal??
Hi and thank you! My baby girl likes to use me as a pacifier and fall asleep at the breast at night. This makes me nervous for when I need to go back to work. Any advice? Thanks!
Good question! Mom life is tiring for sure. You can either find a way to rest and sleep while she eats at night, do some sleep coaching to get her sleeping alone/longer (depending in her age), or just continue onward! Every family is different in their styles and goals. Moms everywhere feel for you! Maybe some others will give more ideas for you 💕
Can I increase my milk supply if I am already in the stage of established amount (when breasts are always soft)? I do have low supply, there are lots of signs, not just not being able to pump more than 30 ml even if I haven't fed for 3 hours, baby cries after a few minutes of feeding and baby trying to suck stronger but not swallowing as nothing comes out and finally gets frustrated.
@@shradha189 hi, it's been 8 months since this comment, I've been taking it and have been successfully breastfeeding so far. My baby is 11 months old now and still takes milk every 2 hours at night and irregularly during the day as she eats food now.
