Is it possible to increase supply?

I had a c section 12 days ago and I struggled to breastfeed afterwards for a few days. I then started pumping about a week ago and I’ve been doing 6-8 sessions for the past 5 days. I’m not noticing any significant increase in supply and I produce just about 0.5 oz each time, so I have to mainly formula feed which is upsetting me. Is it possible for my supply to increase? Could that happen suddenly if I’m pumping 8 times a day consistently or is it a gradual increase

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I managed to increase my supply after latching issues at the beginning, I then had an oversupply in the end! I pumped both boobs for 15 mins (minimum) each, every 3 hours for a good 2 weeks straight before managing to get baby to latch

That’s so good. Did you start with a low supply and it increased over the two weeks? Was the latch issue related or did you work on that in that time?

Oat, fenugreek, lots of water, eat well and stay well rested (easier said than done I know)
This is what I've been you'd by my breastfeeding support team, I'm also feeding her every 3 hours for 15 mins each side then currently topping up with formula (feeding plan as she wasn't gaining weight just with my supply) I'm only on day 2 so can't day that's helped yer but fingers crossed

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