https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:35:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409386 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:50:07 +0000 yellowbird 409386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: thanks for that link! It was very helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409160 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:44:17 +0000 kiddosc 409160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My supply varies a lot too. If I don't get enough sleep or feel rushed or stressed I definitely notice a difference. I second (or third) nursing a lot on the weekends, snuggle with LO as much as you can. You may also need to add in more pumping sessions, before you leave for work and/or after LO goes to bed. After reading this article I found on another thread, I figured out I needed to pump 5x a day in addition to the feedings I could give LO on weekdays. <a href="http://media.clinicallactation.org/2-1/CL2-1Mohrbacher.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://media.clinicallactation.org/2-1/CL2-1Mohrbacher.pdf</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409135 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:31:33 +0000 Bluebonnet 409135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I went back to work, I wasn't pumping as much at work as I did at home. It took me a couple weeks to be able to relax while pumping at work.</p> <p>Keep doing everything you're doing. </p> <p>A couple of suggetions. Take a video of your baby cooing or whatever and watch that while you pump. Also look at picture of your baby while pumping and try to relax! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409099 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:15:27 +0000 mrsjazz 409099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: My supply varies week by week and day by day sometimes based on stress, sleep, etc. I think it will come back up, you're doing all the stuff I normally do to kick my supply back into gear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409074 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:08:11 +0000 yellowbird 409074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine definitely fluctuates. I am away from home 10 hours on workdays, so I need to pump a lot of milk! I can usually get 18-20 ounces after a full day, but last Thursday I was oy able to pump 12 ounces. I was scared, but then<br /> I was super engaged all weekend. Monday I was able to get 19 ounces, yesterday I was out f the office and got home early so I don't know, and today I'm at 7 ounces so far.</p> <p>I think it's normal fluctuation. Make sure you nurse a looot on the weekend, and I pump on the weekends at night too. Before bed, and in te middle of the night. It helps to create a little stash for times your supply dips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409061 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:01:25 +0000 Mrsbells 409061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My supply goes fluctuates, so I'm sure if you keep up pumping, it will pick up again. Stress can also affect y our supply </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-409004 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:37:06 +0000 purrpletulips 409004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@downwarddog: I'll have to check the Dr. Sears website hadn't thought of that one; I haven't tried extra skin to skin. I was hoping to see an increase because DS is nursing more at home but he has also become a more efficient nurser (15min total rather than 45) this last week. It may just be that my body is adjusting to the pump and I'm overly worried but I had problems pumping for my daughter (same sort of thing) and am trying to avoid them this time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-408994 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:31:34 +0000 Downward Dog 408994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's normal to pump less on Friday than you do on Monday, but nursing on the weekend should help your supply increase again. Have you tried doing extra skin-to-skin with your baby? There are a lot of good tips for pumping on the Dr. Sears website. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-408992 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:30:47 +0000 purrpletulips 408992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@thehistoryofus: I pump for 20-25min each time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-408991 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:30:31 +0000 mediagirl 408991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I can say is keep pumping. Are you pumping for a full 20 minutes each time? My supply dips and comes back, dips and comes back. I have a 5 month old and have been pumping at work for 2 months now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-408988 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:29:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 408988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im sorry. It sounds like you are doing everything right. How long are you pumping for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/output-decreasing#post-408985 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:28:05 +0000 purrpletulips 408985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been back to work since last Tuesday and pump 3x/day (I can't get an extra session in during the workday). I have been tracking how much I pump and have noticed a slow but steady decrease (13.75oz first day to 10.25oz yesterday). I have been taking More Milk Plus, drinking Mother's Milk tea and at least 100 oz of water a day, as well as massage breasts before pumping. I'm trying to eat oatmeal but I have issues with the texture so that is harder. Other suggestions to increase output would be appreciated. </p>