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Fenugreek, oatmeal, sleep, eat lots of healthy food, and just lots and lots of water throughout the day. I slept every chance I got. Oh, and I also drank Mother's Milk Tea. I think it helped but I would have to drink A LOT of it throughout the day and that was hard to do. I'd rather drink tons of water. And I wasn't a huge milk producer with both of my boys but I was able to exclusively nurse both of them. Hang in there!

@StbHisMrs: I would get your latch evaluated since a poor latch will cause your Lo to take out less milk which will make your supply decrease.

Work on the latch, also take the supplements, and pump after feedings to top off LO from a bottle seems to be the standard advice from my LC (I go to a support group).0

when my supply dipped, i added an extra pumping session at night before i went to bed. i think it worked after a couple of weeks. not sure if that's a possibility for you--i admit it's a pain in the ass to add a pumping session.

Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle - three capsules of each, three times a day. And find an IBCLC with whom you click and start working with her ASAP.

Mother's Milk Tea!

@Silva: @StbHisMrs: I was wondering the same. A two pound weight loss is pretty concerning at this age. I would be concerned with no weight gain, so I would probably be frantic over weight loss.

I do think an LC consutlation stat is needed and am also wondering if your doctor suggested formula until your supply increases. Don't feel like using formula means you are a failure--you have to feed your LO first and foremost. You can start supplementing (either from your stash or formula) whil you work on your supply.

@Anagram: agreed, I would be really concerned over a 2lb loss at that age and would probably supplement with formula while also taking supplements, just to ensure LO gains. I definitely would seek out an LC as well! I hope she starts packing on the lbs soon!

Domperidone has really helped me

@StbHisMrs: I've really upped my caloric intake recently and have seen a good supply increase (and my DD is 7.5 months and my supply is well-established). I would really encourage you to do the same if you think your diet isn't ideal at the moment,

I would definitely see a IBCLC. That being said, More Milk Special Blend has helped me. Since you didn't have any issues establishing your supply though, I would try More Milk Plus instead. I take fenugreek on top of it but I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes. Lactation cookies & oatmeal always give me a boost. You can also try eating avocado, salmon, coconut oil etc to increase the fat in your milk which can help weight gain.