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Yes, they do help boost the supply. I wouldn't wait it out more than 2 or 3 days at most if he is acting starving. But it can take up to 3 days to up your supply.

Sounds like your right in the thick of the first of many growth spurts! It's the constant nursing and cluster feeding that cues the body to increase supply and providing latch is comfortable for you and your LO is having plenty of wet and dirty diapers then you're both doing fine!

Also at such a young age your LO only has a wee tummy so needs small frequent feeds rather than multiple ounces at once. He's probably also sucking for comfort and because being at your breast is his favourite place right now

Hang in there mama, you're doing a wonderful job and this too shall pass!

I went through a very similar situation at the beginning. My pediatrician encouraged me to do an ounce or two of formula, if I felt he needed it. She reminded me to trust my instincts. Even with an ounce or two of formula each day, I ended up with an oversupply from the constant sucking (oh, the irony!). It finally evened out around 3 weeks and now we are just right.

I think you are doing a great job with trusting your instincts! It may be a winding path, but your body will get where it needs to be.

I feel this way every day, so no advice, just commiseration. I've been relying on the amount of diapers and not supplementing, but I feel so empty by the afternoon.