Low milk supply

Question

Hi, are there any mums out there with low milk supply due to late in breastfeeding. Im currently 1.5 weeks pp and i didnt breastfeed thruout because my milk wouldnt come out. Now its out but only a few drops. Anyone with similar experience and has managed to fully breastfeed? Any tips? Im so sad and regret i didnt breastfeed immediately after giving birth. My breast was sooo engorged then but now its not anymore after massaging. Does this mean i can’t produce any more milk? Ive tried pumping every 2 hours but still so loww, sometimes none at all:(( any tips mummies?

Donutella · Accepted Answer

I know its depressing but try not to fret over the yield and just keep pumping every 2-3h and middle of night pumping is important to keep up the supply. Milk supply needs time to be established so just keep trying ok. Include some power pump sessions to try to increase the milk supply. Meantime just feed with formula and try not to let it affect your mood and bonding with your LO. I feel you cos I been there too now 5 wks pp its tough but I set a target by when I will stop so just soldier on. BTW I never manage to latch but can increase my supply through just pumping. I know can be done cos I exclusively pump for my 1st child for 1.5yrs wo latching.