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I have been struggling with supply issues and wasn't producing more than one oz per session unless I started a lactation tea healthy nursing tea. It helped me a lot.
im 8 yrs post op, 6 wks pregnant. I've been spotting in and off daily. Dr did an ultrasound and said everything is going as it should and said he isn't sure why I am spotting. Again reassured me everything was good. Has anyone else had this spotting issue post roux en y? Prior to surgery my 2 prengancy's went great and no weird issues. With this one it baffles me and has me wondering if my surgery has something to do with the weird spotting. Any input is great.
Pump is good, last one was a Hygeia and this time a Spectra S2, both good hospital grade closed systems. Though in tempted to try a manual as some do better with them.
I had serious supply issues with my son, who's now 6 months old; we had to supplement with formula the day after we left the hospital. I'm on meds for bipolar so that may be part of the issue, and my OB suspects I may be one of the 10 - 20% of women who just can't make enough. Surgery had nothing to do with it.
What kind of pump are you using? I had zero luck with a manual pump, but at least got a little with a double-electric.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
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Was diagnosed with PCOS in 2000. Never really had periods my entire life until surgery in 2011, at which time I became very regular. Had a baby girl in April of this year (at the age of 42), so surgery eliminated the PCOS.
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it happened to me with PCOS after surgery and I'm 37.
Most people seem to be fine with their supply, but you do have to eat, a lot. It's hard. We even had his lip and tongue ties lasered, thinking that would fix it. But I was already back to work, so I can't say that it really helped a lot. His latch has improved, but my supply hasn't really changed as far as pumping. I'm tempted to try the reglan, but I do have a history of anxiety, which is why I'm nervous about trying it. If I do I'll update here.
Also I did lose weight early on, but eventually gained enough, though not a whole lot, during these two pregnancies. Hopefully your nausea will quiet down soon.
I wanted to reply, because I feel this forum is severely under-active, but I want you to know you're not alone in your worry.
I'm 17 weeks with my first and worry about this constantly, especially considering I have lost almost 20 pounds since becoming pregnant and can't get food in/down. Please let me know if you find a solution, and if you try and Reglan!
Has anyone here successfully overcome low supply issue's with breastfeeding? I struggled with my toddler and continue even though I never stopped with my 4 month old. We've been supplementing, but he is my last and I'm determined to get him off even the little bit of formula if possible. My milk itself is fine, I get hindmilk etc.. just not much of it when I pump. I've tried all the usual things, fenugreek, lactation cookies, tons of water, gatorade, etc....
I haven't tried Reglan, the potential side effect scare me a bit. But if anyone here has used it successfully, I'd like to hear your story too.
I also don't think I had any supply issues with my two older kids, the first I BF'ed till about a year, but we did supplement because my mom wouldn't touch my BM and she watched her. My second had poor latch issues and had to wean at 3 months. But they were pre-surgery. My younger two are obviously several years post op.
Thanks!
