Breastfeeding & supplementing?!

Question

Hi moms! I'm a FTM of a 12 day old little boy and for the first week breastfeeding was a breeze! I produced a lot of milk and was able to feed my baby on demand, and know that he was getting a good amount of milk. But now all of a sudden I'm barely producing anything! I can usually get 4oz each time I pump, and I'm getting 2oz. I'm thinking about trying the Enfamil breastfeeding Supplement formula. Any opinions?

Ps - I've been drinking Mother's Milk tea to help my lactation!

Thanks!

Answer

2 oz at 12 days old is a ton of milk. Remember as baby grows he gets more efficient at nursing so you may think he's not getting enough but really he's nursing more and nursing for less time because he's getting better at it. If he's having enough wet poopy diapers and is content then your fine. A pump is not an indicator of supply and depending on time of day your going to pump less or more. Most moms get more in the morning but some get more at night. Putting baby to breast on demand is what will up supply. Formula will only make supply dip further since nursing is supply and demand. Check out kellymom.com but in my opinion your producing more than enough for a not even two week old baby

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It's just your supply regulating to what your baby actually needs. Don't worry! At 12 days old, 2oz is plenty per feeding. Just try not to pump so you don't panic. Feed your baby and trust your body. You're doing great!!

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Expect your production to go down even further once you start supplementing. And how much you pump out is not an indicator of how much your body produces.  If your baby is gaining weight then you are fine

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I started with the gerber gentle. My LO loves it. Good luck

Breastfeeding & supplementing?!

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