https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:05:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-igt-with-your-first-baby-breastfeeding-amp-low-supply#post-2744563 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:53:12 +0000 daniellemybelle 2744563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really hoped that what everyone said was true &amp; I would make more with my second. I didn't. My supply was exactly the same, and this baby developed a bottle preference quickly so I actually wasn't as successful as I was with my first. Wish I had a better story for you 😕 I hope you have better luck than me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-igt-with-your-first-baby-breastfeeding-amp-low-supply#post-2744540 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:08:14 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2744540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend had no luck with her second. Sorry. She is still breastfeeding, but she has to supplement. She jokes that she is the "appetizer" and the formula is the entrée. Her IBCLC said that growing more tissue doesn't really happen, it's genetic. All you can do is maximize production with the tissue you have. Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-igt-with-your-first-baby-breastfeeding-amp-low-supply#post-2744529 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:44:57 +0000 littlejoy 2744529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What was your experience like with subsequent births?</p> <p>I was diagnosed with IGT (insufficient gland tissue) with LO1, which resulted in breastfeeding "failure" (quotes because I was still able to nurse and pump for a year in addition to formula supplementation). </p> <p>I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant with LO, and noticed today that I leaked colostrum through my bra and shirt. I know that can't be a bad sign, but I wonder if I'm getting my hopes up by being super excited about this!! </p> <p>My LC told me you typically grow more gland tissue with each pregnancy. Beyond that, I worked hard to get out of my pre-diabetic stage before getting pregnant, and I plan to start some extra supplements at 34 weeks. Any experiences or advice would be super helpful!! </p>