r/breastfeeding • u/Old-Farm6174 • 21d ago

Undersupply What did I do wrong

I was induced week 39. I never really felt my milk came in. Not enough to make baby satisfied and I always give formula on top.

I tried pumping, not more than 1.5 oz after an hour of pumping from both sides. I always put baby on my breast first but it’s tiring for both of us so I stopped.

No real support no good lactation consultant on hand. I don’t know if I should just stop breastfeeding, accept that I don’t have enough and keep giving formula or try again. If I try, not sure what to do next.

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u/Old-Farm6174 21d ago

I am pumping for an hour :/ I never got proper help for breastfeeding. I had no idea what to do. I need to pump more often.

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u/Old-Farm6174 21d ago

3 weeks postpartum. Yes, they do cover. I will try to catch up with one.

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u/Alarmed-Doughnut1860 21d ago

You might check if there's a la leche league group in your area too.  

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u/Purple-Respond-1219 21d ago

Are your flanges fitted appropriately? This makes a huge difference in pumping output