BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

I've EBF DD since day 1, she's almost 8mo old. I went back to work when she was 12 wks, I pump 3 times a day at work and BF her on demand while at home. Things have been going well until this week. Yesterday, I was 3 oz short of what I needed to send to daycare today and I can tell I'm going to be short today too because when I pump in the morning, I typically get between 5-9oz (depending on how many times DD wakes up to eat over night) and today I have 3 whole oz.

WTH?! Where did my milk go and why so suddenly!? Help! I planned to BF DD until at least a year and possibly longer and now I'm starting to stress that those goals are quickly going out the window (and I know that stressing will make it worse...). I am super bummed

BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

This happened to me around the same time. Did you get your period back? If not, it could be coming.

I was able to get to 12 months pumping by using Mother's Milk Tea and Fenugreek. I drank the tea 2-3x a day and took 3 Fenugreek pills 3x a day. Start slow with the Fenugreek (it bothered my stomach when I tried to start full force). Try 2 pills 2x a day and work your way up.

Also - don't stress about it! Stress can have an affect on supply. Good luck!!!!

Re: BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

i would try fenugreek tea - it seemed to help me when i was struggling with supply issues
DD is only 5 months but is eating more than i can produce some days

i tried more milk plus and it didnt help

Re: BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

I took fenugreek supplements for 2 weeks when I noticed a dip in supply and it 100% helped and even after I stopped taking it, my supply stayed. I agree with PP that you may be about to get AF if you haven't yet,...I always noticed a dip right before it came.

Also, I would encourage your LO to BF as much as possible while you're home bc this will also help bring back supply.

Good luck!!

Re: BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

Up your water, eat oatmeal, and try pumping more often. If you can nurse her more often that will probably help too.

Good luck, I remember how stressful pumping was at this stage.

BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

Water, lots of water, and oatmeal. Maybe you need to replace the membranes on your pump? I know these can wear out on the Medela. Even if they aren't torn, they thin out over time.

BF moms - huge drop in supply ques

Thanks everyone. I already eat oatmeal everyday for bfast and drink approx 80oz of water a day, but I haven't been too diligent with the mother's milk tea or the fenugreek. I have both, but sometimes forget to drink/take the supplement, so I need to stay on top of that!

How long should it be before I see a difference in supply if I start diligently taking fenugreek/drinking mother's milk tea? Just curious.