pumping breast milk and thyroid problem

I am pumping and have hypothyroidism. I didn't realize that a thyroid problem could lower your milk supply. Anyone had a problem like this? Curious has to what you did to make the supply higher?

Re: pumping breast milk and thyroid problem

I have hypothyroidism and have been pumping for almost 9 months. My milk supply has never been great, just enough to feed DS. In the beginning, I was pumping every 2-3 hours, even at night. I also eat oatmeal every day and drink a ton of water. I'm actually pumping now.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Re: pumping breast milk and thyroid problem

I am also hypothyroid and pumped for 12 months. My supply was never great but managed to make it just enough. I did have to have my dosage of sythroid increased 3 times when BF to keep it stable, where when I was pregnant I only adjusted it once. So to me it seemed that BF took a bigger toll on my thyriod. I did eat oatmeal, and drink mothers milk tea to try to help.

Re: pumping breast milk and thyroid problem

I have hypothyroidism and had a very low supply. I pumped with a hospital pump every 2-3 hours during the day and 4 at night for two weeks and was never able to pump more than 1 ounce per breast after two weeks. I gave up