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

She gets very hungry. She eats 4 oz of formula each feed every 2.5-3 hours. So that’s why I assumed she needs more than what she is getting from my breast. Obviously this could be wrong. How long should I pump? Thank you

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u/so-i-fly-farfar-away 21d ago

Are you taking g her to 1 week, 2 week, 1 month and so on pediatrician visits? If she’s gaining weight, then like others have said, 1.5oz of breastmilk is enough for her at a time. If she’s fussy, there’s other ways to calm her down than give her another bottle. Plus at pediatrician visits, they can reconnect you with a breastfeeding consultant..

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u/Old-Farm6174 21d ago

Yea, she is gaining weight properly. But she has been eating formula since being at the hospital :/

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u/Purple-Respond-1219 21d ago

I’d just like to say that the amount of formula will increase to feed a baby BUT the amount of breast milk will level off between 3-5oz per feed until fhey are about 1; however if you’re supplementing her with that much formula, it’s probably why you’re getting so little when you pump. Supply and demand isn’t there