Losing supply 😢

Hi ladies, any suggestions would be appreciated.

I've been breastfeeding exclusively but have noticed that my baby is feeding every 1.5 hours (was over 2) and weight is taking a downward trend. I think tiredness is taking its toll.

I had a massive supply at the beginning and have been to breastfeeding support who have confirmed latch is fine but it seems supply is reducing. Now I can't express extra anymore and my stash is running out. I've tried supplementing with formula but she has come out in eczema and stomach upset with multiple brands, so perhaps has CMPA? The doctor won't prescribe DF formula because I include some dairy in my diet and therefore can't be CMPA.

Any tips on how to boost my supply again?

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Feed feed feed. keep latching baby,that's the best and fastest way to up your supply.Pump after every feed,that will tell your brain that your body needs to make more for baby. even if you don't get anything when you pump ,still pump.

Also make sure youre pumping during the night as thats when you make the most milk!

Power pump when expressing if you google it, it will give you timings I did it and I had an oversupply, you need to be expressing during the night aswell it’s super tiring I know!

Where are you from? Xx

Staying hydrated, increasing my calories, eating oats and pumping after feeds helped me! I had an extra pumping session after baby had gone to bed too.
We had a similar struggle a couple of months ago, baby was born at the 0.4th percentile so weight has been closely monitored. His weight dipped below the 0.4th so was referred to paeds by the health visitor (the GP didn’t take action) so now we’re overseen by a dietician, and have a healthy baby gaining in percentiles!

We’re now Combi feeding with 200mls of prescribed high energy formula a day in addition to breast milk.
Honestly, once I knew he was gaining weight, I was less stressed and that definitely helped my supply!

It might be worth following up with your health visitor?

Dr Pepper also I used to see it everywhere that Dr Pepper increases supply and honestly it worked for me worth a try

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