Breast pump advice

Hey! I have been breast pumping since my baby was born mid-July. I’m just past the 4 week mark and my supply has dropped. I did see that this is common “week 4 reset” thing. I pump every two hours and am trying to eat and drink more (didn’t know how hard this would be as a first time mom lol)

My main concern is that the last week or so, just my right nipple has started to crack/so sore and is pretty freaking painful now while pumping. I have gone up and down a flange size and use nipples cream to assist with rubbing but nothing is working.

If it doesn’t get better I may have to quit and I don’t want that 😭

Any recommendations? / advice?

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Can you latch your baby instead?

If you are exclusively pumping you need to replace your pump parts every month. They wear down quicker and produce less output when there's not enough suction. Have you changed your parts yet?

They do make breast pump lube to help during really sore times as well. I’ve used it and it has helped when I’m extremely sore.

I exclusively pumped for 8 months. I SWEAR by the Pumpin Pals flanges. They were my go to flanges throughout my journey, they never made me sore and worked really well. You do have to stay stationary with them or use a wall pump but tbh it was worth the sacrifice in mobility. Also eat oatmeal crème pies!! Idk why but they boost supply!

Get an IBCLC (lactation consultant). They can help you so much.

Yes I dont even like little Debbie's oatmeal creme pies but I eat 2 every day! And lots of coconut water

I believe you can go online and get one through your insurance and the one that I got that is my personal favorite is the hands-free one that just slides into your nursing bra

Mines did the same that try getting some nipple balm and putting it on before and after you pump to help with the cracking! And if you can an ice pack if any kind on your nips when they get sore, it might feel weird or hurt a bit but it helps a lot. As far as milk production I found that any kind of oats boosted my supply so oatmeal pies, smoothly with oats or just plain oatmeal, also make sure to drink tons of water and electrolytes your milk will not increase if you are dehydrated in the slightest

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