Supply Drop...HELP!

Michele

Hi Ladies!

My daughter came 5 weeks early and her latch was very weak when she was born. The lactation consultant had me try a nipple shield to help me nurse my daughter. A couple days ago I was finally able to wean her off the shield! She’s

currently 12 weeks old. Ever since she’s been nursing without the shield I’ve seen a drop in my supply when I pump (I pump because I have to giver her a couple fortified bottles a day to help boost her weight). I won’t be able to see the lactation consultant until the end of the week for a weighted feeding. I’m worried she’s not latching correctly and getting enough, so my body thinks it doesn’t need to produce...I could be also be going crazy lol. Any ideas why my supply might dip like that? Could it be from her not using the shield? I’m taking supplements for my supply and eating lactation treats. I could up my water intake, but i get at least 90 oz of water a day.

Thanks!

Michele