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does stress really cause you to have low milk supply?

Candice - posted on 04/29/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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my daughter was born 2.5 months early and ever since april 5th, i have had trouble getting milk when pumping. the most i get is 20mL total from each breast. i am pumping every 3 hours during the day and also once during the middle of the night. i dont know what im doing wrong. and i was get frustrated with myself. then again having a preemie puts alot of stress on me. please if you have advice or stories similiar to mine please feel free to share. i need some help to whether its the stress or if i can do something for my body to produce more milk. thanks for your time.

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Rachael - posted on 05/01/2010

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i ahve an avent electric pump. works wonderful. i hope you sort things out and bubs going well

Candice - posted on 04/30/2010

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jennifer-i am currently using a hospital grade pump called symphony. my daughter is getting discharged from hospital monday so ill be back to using a store bought pump. she latched on once but now that shes on oxygen, ill be pumping as i am now. she is 3wks old but gestationally shes 35wks 3 days

Candice - posted on 04/30/2010

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alicia- my daughter is 3 wks old and currently i am still using a hospital grade pump. we go home monday from the hospital so ill be using a store bought pump.

Jennifer - posted on 04/30/2010

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stress can temporarily inhibit the let down reflex. but once things stabilize (the initial shock has worn off), then things should be ok.

Are you working with a La Leche League Leader (lll,org) or an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)? Things can be extra challenging when babies are born premature, especially as early as your daughter. There can be lot's of causes and really a proper evaluation is needed.

What kind of pump are you using? Is your daughter latching at all? How old is she now?

Hang in there mama! Please find someone locally to help you. Either a hospical Lactation Consultant or a La Leche League Leader (FREE!!!!!!) or hiring an IBCLC privately, well worth the expese for a few consults.

Alicia - posted on 04/29/2010

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How old is your daughter now, and are you still using a hospital grade pump? I have had two preemies and there are many things that can affect your milk supply.

Rachael - posted on 04/29/2010

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hi , im not sure if this will be of any help but i had a manual pump and had the trouble of only being able to express like you around 20lm off each, i got a electric pump as a gift and it works wonders i get at least 60ml off each maybe having the set rythem helped. good luck: )

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