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Supply decrease after iud

Has anyone had issues with supply after getting an IUD in? I got mine about a month ago around 9 weeks postpartum and it feels like babe is getting fussy at the boob. He’s EBF and doesn’t take bottles well. I’m worried. I tried pumping a few times today off one side and I got less than 6 ounces in total ): it’s giving me anxiety to not be able to give baby what he needs.

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I got mine at 8 weeks pp and honestly don’t think I had a dip in my supply around that same time I stopped combo feeding and pumping and stick to only the breast and just kept track of his diapers daily and let him feed til he was done so I wouldn’t be able to know exactly how much he was drinking. I read that what they drink off the breast isn’t the same as what you pump and that’s what I’ve gone based of off but not sure how everyone else is doing it

6 ounces isn't bad, especially with such a young baby and on top of the baby nursing. I wouldn't expect you to get more than that. Just make sure you're drinking enough water, eating enough food, and latching baby on demand. If he's gaining weight and meeting milestones, he's getting enough. Try not to worry Mama, you're doing a great job 😊

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