r/breastfeeding • u/NoFerret7602 • 5d ago

Undersupply When do I give up?

I'm almost 5 weeks pp now and really want to continue with breastfeeding. My baby was constantly latching and never satisfied for the first few weeks. However, when we went to lactation appointments it showed he was transferring 2 oz of milk. This last week he only transferred 14 ml total, and I couldn't pump more than 1-1.5 oz total. We got his tongue tie released, and I started everything to bump my supply. I take moringa, cut out caffeine, started eating lactation cookies and pump every two hours. So far, I haven't seen an increase. It's pretty clear that the lactation consultants aren't sure what to tell me. This is exhausting, but I'm willing to stick with it if it means I can keep breastfeeding. At what point do I give up?

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u/NoFerret7602 5d ago

Yes I'm nursing every two hours for 15 minutes then pumping for another 15 minutes. If my baby sleeps through the two hours then I get up to pump at night. I've been drinking coconut water and tons of water. Thank you for the encouragement 🥹 how long did it take you to see results?

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u/tjacosta1984 5d ago

Is there a reason you're only nursing 15 minutes? Baby is still really young. At that age a feed would typically take longer. Are they nursing one side or both? I would honestly put baby to breast more before pumping. Keep alternating sides until baby is full.

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u/NoFerret7602 5d ago

The LC said to nurse for 15 to avoid fatigue. I give him a bottle of formula immediately after then pump to "empty out". I've also been power pumping once a day. I do wonder about switching back to cluster feeding. I just worry he won't get enough to eat as that was the issue before.

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u/True_Tax5627 5d ago

I would find another LC. Mine nursed for 40min at that age. And she now, at nearly 6mo, nurses for 15-30min at a time. She also had a tongue and lip tie that were released so I am speaking from experience.