https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 15:31:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-supply#post-1148896 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:41:04 +0000 RubyCali 1148896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MusicaV: My period hasn't come back yet, but I keep expecting it to since I've had menstrual-like cramps for the past couple days. I also think she may be teething on the top, so that could be the case as well. Thanks for the advice! I'll try putting her to the breast more frequently. I really don't want to have to pump after each nursing session like I had to do initially to get my supply up... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-supply#post-1148690 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:20:15 +0000 MusicaV 1148690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you gotten your period back? My supply always dips 3-5 days before the start of my period. I always take some combination of brewers yeast, fenugreek, and oatmeal. The one time I really worried about it was two months ago when LO had fewer wet diapers.</p> <p>I've also heard of babies that get fussy and latch on and off during nursing when they are teething. Does she have any teeth coming in?</p> <p>As your baby gets older, your breasts won't feel as full. If you think you're supply is dropping, I would take supplements and nurse her as often as you can, especially before she eats solids - it will tell your body to make more milk. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-supply#post-1148600 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:36:36 +0000 RubyCali 1148600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you know if you are losing your supply? DD is almost 8 months and does not seem as satisfied after she feeds, trying to latch back on even when I feel like I'm empty. She is napping less and lately is just generally a little cranky pants throughout the day :) I don't feel full in between feedings, and while I know that pumping is not a reliable measure, when I pump before bed it is much less than usual. DD is a big girl (99% height, 90% weight) and she is moving like crazy. She is also loving solids, though I want to make sure she is getting most of her nutrition from breastmilk. </p> <p>I struggled with major supply issues for the first couple months and never would have thought that I would make it this far! I want to breastfeed at least to 1 year if I can, so how do you know if you're losing your supply and what do you do about it? </p>