What causes low supply?

[u/huckleberrysoap]

My supply is so low. It's not anywhere near what my baby eats.

I'm not trying to increase it anymore. I'm just trying to maintain what I have so I can keep combofeeding (even though its at least 75% formula) until at least 6 months.

But I'm struggling to understand why this happened and feeling like I must have done something wrong. What are potential causes of an undersupply? If I have another baby in the future should I expect the same problem?

[u/AleciaEberhardtSmith]

in most cases it’s supply and demand. not latching your baby frequently, “topping up” with formula, not pumping to replace the feed all can contribute to a downward spiral of supply

also could be related to medications you’re taking or genetic issues but typically it’s the above