Back to work supply decrease?

[Deleted]

I've been back to work a week now, and have noticed a drop in what I can get over a few days. Today, it took me 30 minutes to get 3.5 oz. I'm drinking mothers mill tea and eating oatmeal, but does anybody have any other suggestions?

[MamaMaui24]

water, water, water
protein
real oatmeal (not instant)
fenugreek (I think the rec is 4 pills 3x/day?)
brewer's yeast
flax seeds

milk makers cookies
www.milkmakers.com/

or make your own
www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346

[Ashley&Scott]

Have you tried breast compressions while pumping? Are you drinking enough water?

What level do you have your pump set at?

Have you tried looking at pictures/videos of LO while pumping?

[Deleted]

These are great suggestions! I didn't realize instant oatmeal wouldn't have the same effects--instant is what work provides, so I thought I was golden. My pump is set to the highest setting and I am trying to nurse frequently in the evenings, but I will try fenugreek, too.

[cheese]

Drinking lots of water helped me. I would try that.

[Ashley&Scott]

The highest setting might be causing issues for you. Try turning it down & see what happens. I pump on level 4 most of the time. (my pump goes L1-9)

[heyjude]

I find that everyday and every pumping session is different. I've only been back at work for 4 weeks so maybe things will regulate?

Anyway I've been taking More Milk. It's fenugreek, blessed thistle, and goats rue. I feel like it helps.

Good luck!