Hi mummies, my LO is 2 weeks old now and we started off rocky with bf due to blocked ducts. I am currently bottle feeding him ebm and fm as pumped amount is very low (30-40ml per pump). I am already pumping 8x per day, taking fenugreek and lactation tea but the supply don't seem to go up. Do you think I should latch baby on now whenever it's his feeding time? Does the pump output equate to the amount of milk I have?

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Blocked ducts can cause a decrease in milk flow and milk supply. Blocked ducts if uncleared will cause mastitis. To encourage milk supply is to encourage latching or pump at constant timing and intervals ie every feeding time and in the wee hours as well. Massage your breasts before you latch or pump to facilitate letdowns and smooth milk flow. Do watch your diet as some foods will cause your milk flow to decrease and subsequently stop.

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