Cluster feeding but not enough supply??

Question

So when baby cluster feeds I noticed he’s getting frustrated cause my supply is getting low. As soon as I give him like an extra ounce of breastmilk in a bottle he’s out like a light! So clearly he was just missing that extra ounce. I know this is all supposed to make my supply go up but how long do I make him fuss like that until he’s satisfied if there’s literally nothing left coming out of my boobs ?? He literally empties them and then some so I just resort to giving him an extra ounce in the bottle to calm him down. 
What am I supposed to do if my supply is just not there to fuel his cluster feedings ?? I’m confused.

Answer

They cluster feed to establish your supply and doesn’t necessarily mean he’s not getting enough or there’s something wrong with your supply. As long as he’s having enough dirty/wet diapers he’s getting enough. Stick with it! Make sure you’re eating enough calories and drinking tons of water. I drink at least a gallon a day.

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That doesn’t really mean you have a low supply just because he took the bottle

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Cluster feeding can be really difficult! It's not unusual for baby to be fussy during cluster feeds. It's believed that cluster feeding is meant to boost your supply for your growing baby so theoretically, a bottle might interfere with that process. And there's always the possibility that baby will start to prefer the bottle. Hang in there! And just keep on nursing if that's what your goal is. Maybe reach out to some local pros or groups for more specific advice.

Cluster feeding but not enough supply??

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