https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supply-issues-after-plugged-duct#post-1081056 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:22:32 +0000 Purpledaisy 1081056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has happened to me too. But with continuing to pump and nurse like usual it has always returned to normal after a day or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supply-issues-after-plugged-duct#post-1080975 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:42:50 +0000 Anagram 1080975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: I have seriously reoccurring plugged ducts, even with taking Lecithin supplements, and so far my supply has always gone back to normal after a day or so.</p> <p>But regarding the pumping only once at work---that must suck. But I think you can trick your body into thinking its nighttime---i only pump once at night, and my supply is fine because I make sure to pump every 3-4 hours the rest of the day. So if you are at work 8 hours and pump once in the middle during your lunch break, but either feed your LO or pump every 3-4 hours the rest of the day and night, it should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supply-issues-after-plugged-duct#post-1080860 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:14:40 +0000 mrsjazz 1080860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, this has happened to me. I was able to get my supply back up by drinking more water and taking More Milk Plus when it happened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supply-issues-after-plugged-duct#post-1080814 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:53:03 +0000 Ra 1080814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually pump about 3-5 oz per session, which has been plenty to keep up with LO's bottles when I am at work.</p> <p>However, yesterday I had a clogged duct. I have had this problem a few times before and always had an issue with pumping output the day of the clog. After the clog is released I have always returned to my usual output.</p> <p>I nursed LO quite a bit last night after work and I woke up this morning without any pain. I assume that means the clog is gone. For some reason, I am still only pumping 1.5-2oz a session though. It is really freaking me out because I am not going to have enough milk to send with LO tomorrow. We supplement with formula, so it's not that big of deal, but I prefer him to have breastmilk more often than not.</p> <p>Has your supply ever taken a hit AFTER a plugged duct? The alternative is that my supply is drying up now that I am back to work. I am a teacher and can only pump once during the day. There is no way for me to add an extra pump session. I am so not ready to give up BFing and the thought of me drying up because of work is terrifying.</p> <p>I apologize because I know I have been rambling. Those who know my story know how hard I fought to get to this point and I don't want to have to quit so soon! </p>