I have been battling a bad cold since Saturday and am finally feeling better, however, I was worried over the weekend about my supply decreasing as I noticed LO would still be hungry after finishing one side and waking more at night to nurse. And I def noticed I was less full feeling and have not been engorged since before I was sick. I tried to stay hydrated and feed her as frequently as possible, but today was my first day at work since I have been sick and I was only able to pump 6oz for my first AM pumping session, when I typically get 10oz. 
I am really worried now about my supply. Does being sick affect your supply? How can I get it back up?
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Yes. My supply tanked after I had the stomach bug. Since then I haven't been able to kick this cold and my supply has tanked. I used to get 5oz per pump session, now I'm lucky if I get 3oz. It's depressing. I hope it comes back for you!
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Yep. My supply has dipped pretty low a few times while sick. Stay hydrated and keep eating. Maybe add some supplements for a while. Check your medicines on LactMed as many cold/sinus medicines can really affect supply.
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@mediagirl: oh no! I'm sorry
I'm really hoping it comes back too!@Weagle: i might add in some mothers milk tea...and I just checked out that website as i took some cold meds, but they didnt say whether or not they affected supply. i am guessing it was a combo or being sick/run down and taking the meds. ugh i am so mad now! i should have toughed it out and not taken anything
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@NovBaby1112: Just keep drinking and eat lots of protein!
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Same thing happened to me about a month ago, still working on getting my supply up but it is getting better. I am drinking 2-3 cups of MMT as well as a ton of water. Hope your supply bounces back asap, I know how frustrating it can be!
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Absolutely it can! Hydrate, and just try to relax and not freak out about it (like I did). It will come back up.
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my supply tanked. I got a stomach bug and cold and I have not been able to get my supply up. I've been taking Fenugreek, more milk, oatmeal and drinking tons of water.
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@T.H.O.U.: i will up my protein, thanks!
@lilyann: ahh so sorry this happened to you too! its very frustrating! i just ordered some mothers milk tea too so hopefully that works
@ninja: thanks! i did have a freakout this morning but trying to relax about it
@bunnylove08: aww i am so sorry! it is crazy that one sickness can do that to our bodieshow did your LOs react to your decreased supply? did they want to nurse more? did you need to supplement?
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Yes! I had a horrible cold and it took weeks to get back! I think it just takes time - I nursed/pumped a lot, drank a lot, took fenugreek, ate oatmeal. I think it was just time though unfortunately.
I didn't have to supplement because I had enough froZen, but depleted my supply... LO got pissed a few times because he was clearly still hungry, that's when we got the frozen goods
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@hellobeeboston: oh no, I don't even have a freezer stash
I only work 2 1/2 days so I just pump enough for those days. bummer. hopefully with time it will just increase like yours did though! I am definitely going to nurse and pump a lot and drink a lot of water, eat oatmeal, etc. I read your post on flanges too, I never knew I was the wrong size! I ordered a size smaller to see if that helps!I am just so upset, I really hope my supply picks back up and I don't need to supplement and can continue breastfeeding as I really enjoy it now. Today confirmed that my supply def took at hit. Normally I can pump 20-21 oz over 3 sessions in a day, and today I got 16 oz.
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@NovBaby1112: it will come back!! Try not to worry too much and just give it a week or so!
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Try not to freak out too much, it will come back. You have a good game plan of increasing nursing/pumping sessions and keeping well hydrated. I've read that most decongestants will negatively effect you're supply, so avoid them if at all possible. I just got over a nasty sinus cold, I spent most evenings steaming in the shower trying to clear my head.
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@kiddosc: thank you
I will have to try the shower/steam idea, I bet that would do wonders to clear up my congestion!
I will have to try the shower/steam idea, I bet that would do wonders to clear up my congestion!
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