Low milk production = feeling inadequate
Is anyone else struggling with milk production? I’m a FTM with a 2.5 week old and have been doing everything I can to get enough milk for him - pumping a ton, feeding on demand, drinking so much water, eating oats / fenugreek / every supplement, meeting with lactation consultants - and it’s still not working. We are having to supplement more and more with formula as he gets bigger and it’s so frustrating. I’m currently pumping 12X a day (pediatrician’s rec) plus feeding which takes forever and I’m feeling totally overwhelmed and depressed and like I’m not meeting my baby’s needs.
Has or is anyone else struggling with this and how did you get through it? Both how you emotionally and logistically handled it (how did you think about milk and supplementing) would be really helpful.
Thank you so much mamas!
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