https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:26:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-599481 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:05:26 +0000 NovBaby1112 599481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: thank you :) I will have to try the shower/steam idea, I bet that would do wonders to clear up my congestion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-597862 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:58:33 +0000 kiddosc 597862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to freak out too much, it will come back. You have a good game plan of increasing nursing/pumping sessions and keeping well hydrated. I've read that most decongestants will negatively effect you're supply, so avoid them if at all possible. I just got over a nasty sinus cold, I spent most evenings steaming in the shower trying to clear my head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-597775 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:23:38 +0000 hellobeeboston 597775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: it will come back!! Try not to worry too much and just give it a week or so! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-597636 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:41:48 +0000 NovBaby1112 597636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: oh no, I don't even have a freezer stash :/ I only work 2 1/2 days so I just pump enough for those days. bummer. hopefully with time it will just increase like yours did though! I am definitely going to nurse and pump a lot and drink a lot of water, eat oatmeal, etc. I read your post on flanges too, I never knew I was the wrong size! I ordered a size smaller to see if that helps!</p> <p>I am just so upset, I really hope my supply picks back up and I don't need to supplement and can continue breastfeeding as I really enjoy it now. Today confirmed that my supply def took at hit. Normally I can pump 20-21 oz over 3 sessions in a day, and today I got 16 oz. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-597452 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:46:40 +0000 hellobeeboston 597452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I had a horrible cold and it took weeks to get back! I think it just takes time - I nursed/pumped a lot, drank a lot, took fenugreek, ate oatmeal. I think it was just time though unfortunately.</p> <p>I didn't have to supplement because I had enough froZen, but depleted my supply... LO got pissed a few times because he was clearly still hungry, that's when we got the frozen goods </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-597152 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:29:44 +0000 NovBaby1112 597152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: i will up my protein, thanks!<br /> @lilyann: ahh so sorry this happened to you too! its very frustrating! i just ordered some mothers milk tea too so hopefully that works<br /> @ninja: thanks! i did have a freakout this morning but trying to relax about it<br /> @bunnylove08: aww i am so sorry! it is crazy that one sickness can do that to our bodies</p> <p>how did your LOs react to your decreased supply? did they want to nurse more? did you need to supplement? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596972 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:43:19 +0000 bunnylove08 596972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my supply tanked. I got a stomach bug and cold and I have not been able to get my supply up. I've been taking Fenugreek, more milk, oatmeal and drinking tons of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596928 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:32:57 +0000 ninja 596928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely it can! Hydrate, and just try to relax and not freak out about it (like I did). It will come back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596805 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:57:41 +0000 lilyann 596805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same thing happened to me about a month ago, still working on getting my supply up but it is getting better. I am drinking 2-3 cups of MMT as well as a ton of water. Hope your supply bounces back asap, I know how frustrating it can be! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596797 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:54:46 +0000 T.H.O.U. 596797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: Just keep drinking and eat lots of protein! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596783 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:51:14 +0000 NovBaby1112 596783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: oh no! I'm sorry :/ I'm really hoping it comes back too!</p> <p>@Weagle: i might add in some mothers milk tea...and I just checked out that website as i took some cold meds, but they didnt say whether or not they affected supply. i am guessing it was a combo or being sick/run down and taking the meds. ugh i am so mad now! i should have toughed it out and not taken anything </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596544 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:47:07 +0000 Weagle 596544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. My supply has dipped pretty low a few times while sick. Stay hydrated and keep eating. Maybe add some supplements for a while. Check your medicines on LactMed as many cold/sinus medicines can really affect supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596468 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:23:24 +0000 mediagirl 596468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. My supply tanked after I had the stomach bug. Since then I haven't been able to kick this cold and my supply has tanked. I used to get 5oz per pump session, now I'm lucky if I get 3oz. It's depressing. I hope it comes back for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-being-sick-affect-supply#post-596430 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:14:55 +0000 NovBaby1112 596430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been battling a bad cold since Saturday and am finally feeling better, however, I was worried over the weekend about my supply decreasing as I noticed LO would still be hungry after finishing one side and waking more at night to nurse. And I def noticed I was less full feeling and have not been engorged since before I was sick. I tried to stay hydrated and feed her as frequently as possible, but today was my first day at work since I have been sick and I was only able to pump 6oz for my first AM pumping session, when I typically get 10oz. :/ I am really worried now about my supply. Does being sick affect your supply? How can I get it back up? </p>