https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200598 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:48:23 +0000 ChelseaRose 2200598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It might not ever even out. I know many moms (myself included) who were very lopsided. I produced about 2/3 from one breast and 1/3 from the other and nothing that I tried to change it helped (herbs to increase supply, always offering that side first, pumping after feeding, pumping longer on that side, etc.). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200597 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:48:12 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 2200597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I got it off amazon. I checked whole foods and while they had heard of it, they didn't carry it. I haven't had any side effects, except for maybe gas, but that could be the more milk plus I'm taking too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200576 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:55:35 +0000 Astro Bee 2200576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: I've never heard of goats rue. Where do you get it? A health foods store? Any side effects? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200572 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:30:46 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 2200572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe goats rue? I also am lopsided and the LC recommended it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200430 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:13:49 +0000 Astro Bee 2200430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: My right boob is so sad to be called a "dud!" Haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200348 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:26:23 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2200348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been EPing and my right side definitely produces more than my left. My good friend told me that her LC said it is common to have a "stud" side and a "dud" side. I wish they were a bit more even though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200137 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:11:24 +0000 Astro Bee 2200137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatLady: @Truth Bombs: Thanks for the tips. I'll try them both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200097 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:33:04 +0000 catlady 2200097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would start your LO's nursing sessions on the right every time (instead of block feeding) for awhile. Move over to the left once the right is drained. Pumping on the right side only will also help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200033 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:38:37 +0000 Truth Bombs 2200033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pump on only the right side after each feeding until you feel like your supply has evened out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tricks-to-increase-supply-in-one-breast#post-2200031 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:36:44 +0000 Astro Bee 2200031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From the start LO has preferred the left breast, and would fuss a lot on the right. I tried to ensure even feeding on both sides, but I still ended up with a big supply in the left breast, and little in the right. LO now happily feeds from both sides, amd I'd like to find a way to balance the supply. My breasts look lop-sided (to me) because the left one is always more full. I've been block feeding, and have a pump which I use sparingly, with the goal of having a small freezer stash for mommy time. </p> <p>Any suggestions on how to increase the supply on the one side? </p>