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Have you tried Fennel or Fenugreek supplements?

I'm 7 month in and had a major supply dip this week out of the blue. I have a Skyla, so i don't think it's period related. I added in two additional pumping sessions every day for the week and made sure to continue pumping for a few mins after the milk stopped flowing. I also really focused on drinking a TON of water and getting more calories in. We're at the end of the week and I'm almost back up to normal production. I think you may need to add extra pumping sessions more often than once a week. Also, have you recently changed your pumping schedule? A is finally starting to sleep a bit more at night which I think is a contributing factor (I nurse and pump). I'm not at my magic number anymore, and I might need to keep added pumping sessions as part of my regular routine. https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/article/magic-number-and-long-term-milk-production

That's tough! I think by six months it's very hard to increase supply. I've tried. You can try adding a pumping session... it might make some difference. And rest helps, but that's probably not a very helpful suggestion unless you have a good sleeper.

Have you changed the membranes for your pump? I've heard that makes a big difference and is easy! For me- increasing my pump times and keeping my early am pump on the weekends helped. Good luck!