Recover breastfeeding supply

I currently have a decent supply from my right breast, but limited supply from my left. My right breast has grown significantly bigger which began during my pregnancy. I’ve always favoured my left breast to try and encourage it to increase supply. My baby is EBF and she is on the 97th percentile. In the past few days I feel my left breast is not feeling “full” at feeding time as it used to and my girl is more fussy on that side. Because of these things, Ive started pumping my left breast only after feeds.

I’m not currently taking anything so am investigating what supplements might help my poor lefty.

Has anyone previously had success recovering breastmilk supply with any sort of supplements or diet change?

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Following because I have the same problem but the other way around!

I'm taking brewers yeast in tablets. There is no strong science behind it but traditionally it's recognised to increase milk supply. My LO has currently a strong preference to the left one so I pump - nothing is really better than feeding/stimulation.

I’ve got a similar issue! I often get almost twice as much on the right when I pump, and my baby much prefers it. As long as they’re getting enough though it doesn’t really matter other than for your symmetry. Some people feed exclusively off one side.

Thank you everyone for your supportive comments!

Today I’ve picked up some Elevit breastfeeding tablets and I’m also going to power pump for the next week or so. I’ll let you know my progress 💪🏽

Following as I have the same issue!
I did see a lactation consultant and she told me to do exactly what you are doing - a 15 min pump after feeds on my left side
Some pumps I literally get nothing after the 15 mins but then feel like I need to pump on the right because the let down I get from pumping makes my breast feel full

i have purchased things off Made to Milk. it has cookies, crackers, coffee, hot chocolate and tablets to help increase milk supply! i have noticed a massive change in my milk supply by 100ml.

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