Fussy baby after trying to increase supply

Hi ladies, on advise form my health visitor to perhaps supplement with formula as my baby is between the 2nd & 9th centile (she has stayed here consistently I was just worried the BF journey was coming to an end) I tried some lactation tea bags to see if they could boost my milk supply.
My baby has been incredibly fussy & gassy both ends since it's been weeks since, routinely checked over by the GP no concerns, still lots of wet & dirty nappies.
Currently 10 weeks just wondering if anyone has any suggestions to help we've tried winding more often & infacol.

I only used a handful tea bags over a couple days as directed but it's seemed to have had a lasting impact unsure if we just have a fussy baby & it's a phase she's going through.

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Firstly, it is SO unlikely that the tea has affected your baby and the milk, the amount of any herbs that would be in your milk is almost undetectable so it’s unlikely their fussiness is down to that, likely just a phase. I remember my little boy went through a really fussy stage wind wise at around 10 weeks (he’s EBF too).
As for the HV advising you to supplement with formula to up their weight, I’m not a health professional, however, if your baby is on a consistent centile, doing plenty of wet and dirty nappies and is generally happy, your breast milk is enough!!! You do not need to fill them up with something else to try and fatten them up, they’re not a turkey for Christmas. Some baby’s are small, but Aslong as they’re consistent at that rate and not dropping, a small baby is a perfectly healthy baby! My little boy is the 5th centile, has always been small but is thriving and has always been, his centile being on the smaller side isn’t a bad thing.

Health visitors have an awful reputation for misleading breastfeeding advise. If you’re feeling they’ve cause doubt, and you’re unhappy about feeling that you’ve been made to use formula, it would be worth speaking with a lactation consultant, as I’m confident (from my own conversations with a few and research) that they would tell you your baby is perfectly fine being EBF and a small centile (reliant on consistent gain, dirty nappies etc) your breast milk is phenomenal, don’t doubt your ability just because you have a small baby xxx

Very very good advice here already!

The 10 week phase is notorious and absolutely NOTHING to do with your supply. It was literally the hardest 1-2 weeks ever with my boy. I found this post (which explains it) too late for me, but here you go. Please share it with others when you’re on the other end ☺️☺️

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9mmCPutCNr/?igsh=MWZ4MnpxdzV3bGx3ZQ==

Thank you xxx

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