Breastfeeding?

Question

So I went from pumping about 12 to 15 ounces a day to now pumping 3 ounces a day. I have talked to friends and family and they have told me to cut my losses and move on from it and just go straight formula. I go back-and-forth as to whether or not I want to quit. Any advice?

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Wow the support you have with friends, family and comments on here. 🙄(sarcasm) 
This is NOT a way to give support for successful breastfeeding. “Oh You have low supply, well just quit then”. Really people. 
Questions. Are you nursing only, pumping only, or both??? 
How far pp are you?

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How old is your baby? Are you still pumping the same amount of times? Are you EP or nursing too? Lots of things to consider before you decide if you want to stop. And I would try not to view it as quitting. Depending on what else I’d going on, this change is really normal for some women. I’m sure you’re doing your best!

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Maybe start supplementing so you can do both?

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1. Try lactation teas and/or other supplements. I personally use “Mothers Milk” tea, following the instructions on the back CONSISTENTLY. 2. Take a look at your diet and make some adjustments where needed. What really helped me was eating oatmeal every morning packed with chia seeds, hemp seeds, and all types of fruits, and eating spinach salads with every other meal of the day. Protein is the answer. 3. Drink lots and lots of water 4. Try power pumping (search diagrams on google) and do it consistently 5. Make sure you’re pumping at least every 3 hours (I personally would recommend every 2 hours when trying to get supply up, as well as pumping throughout the night (at least until supply has come back))
Do all of these things every single day for about two weeks and I guarantee you’ll see a difference. Don’t give up yet mama. It won’t be easy but it’ll be worth. ❤️

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Are you exclusively pumping or breastfeeding too? How much you can pump isn’t a good indication of how much bub is getting when you’re nursing. 
If you’re exclusively pumping and not getting enough to feed Bub, then yes, supplement with formula. 
But if you’re nursing as well, and bub seems content after feeds and is gaining weight/having wet nappies, then continue breastfeeding and don’t worry to much about pumping

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I honestly don’t think you should quit, try pumping more remember that your body will give what the baby is demanding. Pump more and offer you baby the breast more. Also drink hot chocolate it has helped me

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i, personally, would just quit. but it depends on how badly you want to breastfeed

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