I’ve been breastfeeding for 3 months, but lately I’ve had a sudden drop in supply. I used to be able to get 6-7 oz of milk out in the morning everyday, but now I’m trying to push for even 1 oz. I’m breastfeeding on demand, so baby is always on the breast. How can this suddenly happen?
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I’m in the exact same boat and I’m putting mine on the fact that baby is now sleeping through the night and I’m not pumping at night. Not sure if this is the case for you, but if you are also going without any milk removal, that would be my suggestion!

It’s normal for supply to drop around 3 months

It's likely just adjusting to what baby is actually having, I found it easier to pump one side while baby was feeding x

Not a drop in supply, your body is just regulating to what baby needs. This is normal around 3-4 months. :)

Your supply will have regulated to baby’s needs, which usually means a drop in pump output. If you are nursing your baby on demand what you get from the pump is not an indication of your supply. Baby is a lot more efficient at getting milk out so you are likely producing plenty for baby even if your pump output is now lower.

Same as what others admire saying plus, consider if you’ve been under more stress lately as it’s a high cause of drop in supply but it’s likely just adjustment to baby x

If you recently started your period again that could also be a cause of this sudden dip but it should go back to normal