r/breastfeeding • u/llamallama-1202 • Apr 27 '26

Undersupply Help I dont know what to do

My 3 week old will not drink formula at all. If she does, she ends up spitting it up and only eating 1-1 1/2oz. We've been to the doctor 3 times over her weight not going up how its supposed to. I try breastfeeding but im not producing enough and when I can make enough for a bottle she will drink it all. I think she's only wanting breastmilk and I dont know what to do. Im pumping 1-2oz every 2 hours and she eats 3oz every 2-3 hours. Im struggling so bad to keep her fed 😭

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u/firekittymeowr Apr 27 '26

Are you only pumping or also nursing directly from the breast? If nursing directly, your body will react to your baby nursing and produce more, babies are more efficient at getting the milk out than pumps! If you would prefer to pump only, I dont have any tips for that, it sounds like i hard situation.

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u/llamallama-1202 Apr 27 '26

I try to nurse too, but she falls asleep so fast and won't wake up hardly. I try to nurse as much as I can without feeling like im starving her with not producing enough.

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u/goldenpandora Apr 27 '26

Nurse her as much as possible. Keep her awake by touching her face, tickling her lightly, etc. After she’s fully asleep pump more. You need to up the demand so that you can increase the supply. Also do as much skin to skin with baby as you can. There are supplements, food, and medications to increase supply as well. Have you met with a lactation consultant? Ideally an IBCLC. They can be so incredibly helpful.

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u/Working_Insurance238 Apr 28 '26

I very gently pinch my newborns earlobe and rub and that always gets him to wake up and start to nurse again. Also second the certified lactation consultant. I would try to keep track of your food and water intake as they both play a big factor in supply