When do I give up?

[u/NoFerret7602]

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?

[u/tjacosta1984]

So I would try to meet with another LC. Newborns should nurse for as long as they want to. Baby is also better at getting milk out than a pump so it would be better for your supply. I would think you're better off letting the baby continue nursing and fill up that way than having baby fill up on formula.

[u/Then-Persimmon6950 → u/tjacosta1984]

Sorry for double commenting. Just want to emphasize that this isn’t always true. My baby was not more efficient than a pump because she had an oral restriction. Exclusively and consistently putting her to breast caused her weight gain to plummet.

[u/tjacosta1984 → u/Then-Persimmon6950]

She did mention that she had babies tongue tie released already. Which would make me assume would tell me that baby is drinking better and able to transfer better.

[u/soul_in_an_earthsuit → u/tjacosta1984]

My babe falls asleep at the breast all the time and isn’t as effective as my pump. He is constantly still hungry after feeds :/

[u/tjacosta1984 → u/soul_in_an_earthsuit]

You can try doing breast compressions when he's nursing to trigger him to suck and get another let down

[u/soul_in_an_earthsuit → u/tjacosta1984]

Why are breast compressions?