Thank you so much for this video! My baby is 5 months old. I got sick 2 weeks ago and noticed a decreased in milk supply. Pumping confirmed my fears, I was barely getting 1 oz from each breast! I was so confused and stressed out that I even begin to complement with formula 😟. After watching this video everything makes sense now. I’m back to exclusive breastfeeding🤗.
Dearest Summer, thank you so much. Have been exclusively pumping for 4 plus months now & baby is still in Nicu. I am sick & saw my supply drop & milk becoming more thicker ;) Now I know why. I wish that it was enough but I work harder to get out more as she needs a certain amount in Nicu. I exclusively breastfed all my other 3 and when I was sick they never did. And even if my boobies were empty they got what they needed. Nicu is hard. But I am thankful for God’s provision a freezer stash. And your video’s have helped and encouraged me in my pumping journey and emotional support… I have recommended your channel so much. You are a beacon of hope , thank you. From a South African mamma - Blessings to you ❤🌷
Thank you so much for writing to me! What a journey you’ve been on for the last 4 months and how different than with your older 3. NICU life is so challenging. Way to go to you for such dedication and commitment! The power your milk is giving your baby is really incredible and un-matched! 💪💛
Thank u so much for this. I was thinking I should pump n dump, because I was sick and milk supply had dropped. Thank God I came across this video at 5 in the morning!
I’m 4 weeks postpartum and sick, not so much baby, but I’ve been sleeping through my early a.m. pumps/feeding. Also supplementing with formula since I’m just not making enough. I’m really fearful that I won’t be able to get my milk back, even after watching this video. I barely get an ounce when pumping, it’s definitely not enough for him.
Being still so freshly postpartum means you can still work on your baseline supply. Most importantly you’d want to pump or nurse at least every 2-3 hours especially over the middle of the night hours. That nighttime stimulation (12:00am thru about 8/9:00am) is when your lactating hormones are highest and if they aren’t stimulate then it can very much negatively impact our supply, making it very difficult to produce a full supply. 🩷
Thank you very much 🙏❤ , thоsе are exactly the words I needed to hear. You are very positive woman, and give me confidence. I was worried that my breast milk would stop completely after I got sick. Because i saw that my milk supply had dropped. After i saw your video I'm more calm. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. ❤🙏
I pray this is true. Idk how my supply can change so much in one day of being sick but why would my body stare my baby even if it’s giving him antibodies
Within 15 minutes of a mother being exposed to a pathogen (germ, virus, illness, bacteria etc) her milk will have specific antibodies, antivirals, antibacterials to protect her baby. Within 15 minutes!!!!!
Thank you so much for this encouragement. I was really sick and my milk supply tanked, I am doing everything possible to get it back I am so desperate. Is there anyway I could personally talk to you. Maybe you could give me other advice I haven't tried? Please let me know?!
If you'd like to consult with me, sure. Feel free to reach out for a private session. summer@donenaturally.com or 1-913-908-2676. www.donenaturally.com/rates/
I'm currently sick and on my period. I was pumping 2-4 ounces on average per session and 4-7 ounces in the morning prior to all of this. Now I'm getting 1-2 ounces and towards the end of the day around a half ounce at a time. My baby is 5 months old. My supply has been like this now for 3 days. Is my baby going to be okay getting so little? I worry she's not getting enough and it's harming her not having more milk.
I just got a cold my covid test was negative my mom was going to say stop til I get better but I was trying to tell her I learned that it's good for her immune system to keep going but I have noticed a change in fullness
Such great content!! Thank you for sharing! Found your channel after pediatrician advised me to supplement my 3 day old newborn(4th breastfed child) because she lost 12 ounces since birth. This is not the video i found that confirmed my lógic but it was so timely...i continúed breastfeeding, pushed 'follow up appt back a week she gained every oz back and then some..so much the pediatrician was shocked. And my mama heart was so happy when he asked if supplemented and i said only breastmilk😋 lol. Also, im not crazy about this pediatrician, i digress. Thank you!
I wish I came through your video earlier.. My baby is 4 months old now. For the first 2 months, I had very low milk supply and baby couldn’t exclusively breastfeed.. And the Entire 3rd month, I was down with COVID and didn’t get proper information that I could feed baby since my doctor said there are varied opinions to feed or not.. Since he wasn’t so sure, we got scared and didn’t breastfeed.. After 3rd month, I was left all alone to take care of baby and I just had drops of milk only.. But, I everyday put her on my breast, but still the baby drinks the same amount of formula.. It would be really grateful if you could please give me an insight if I could atleast breastfeed her exclusively for the next 2 months till I start solids. And to continue breastfeeding until the baby stops on her own. I really wanted to exclusively breastfeed the baby.. And I regret each minute for not able to do it.. But I will not stop trying.. Please suggest..Thank you
I'm so sorry about all about that you went thru! Did you also pump during this time to maintain your supply? If not, it'd be treated more like Re-lactation. instagram.com/p/CA0siWAJjYK/?igshid=1tcv827tpr37u
@@DoneNaturally Thank you so much for your reply.. I really appreciate it.. My milk supply is not maintained.. And as you said it should be considered as Re-lactation.. And thanks for suggesting the book, will definitely go through it and will start my re-lactation journey. Also if possible can you suggest any specific food or medication I have to follow for a positive and quick recovery? May God bless you.. Please keep doing the amazing work and I hope many mothers who don’t have proper awareness on this, gets benefited.
On my third successful breastfeeding journey until I got sick this past week. My baby is 11 months and supply absolutely has tanked within a few days and I’m not even letting down at all. He’s been patient for some feeds, and others I am pumping but not expressing hardly anything. Also “power pumping” in between, again with no luck of any milk. All I took was regular mucinex a couple days in a row and some ibuprofen. I’m so worried my supply will be gone forever but this gives me hope. In your experience, do you think my supply will be okay? Thank you for this video.
Mama, you’ll be just fine. I think you should watch this video to give you some perspective. ua-cam.com/video/_kejSat1kRQ/v-deo.html At 11m, there would be absolutely no reason to power pump, most women stop pumping at 1y pp during their workday but keep nursing on weekends and nights when they are home. There would be no reason at this stage that you’d not be able to recover from this illness and should be able to continue to breastfeed for as long as you wish. Just trust your body to do what it will do and for your baby to manage it well. He will do the work needed. ♥️
This made me cry 🥹 thank you so much. My baby is 11 months too and nurses 3 times a day. I got the stomach flu and have barely produced for 3 days and I've been considering power pumping, but I wont. It's just so hard not to worry. We aren't ready to be done!
I never thanked you @donenaturally for your reply. Checked out your other video and all my worry went away. When I stopped stressing, the milk started flowing again. Even woke up one morning leaking like the newborn days🤣 Also would like to share that my baby is now 16 months and still gets his boo morning and night. Been through some more sicknesses and needing to leave town without him and all is still well. Hoping this gives this other momma a little more hope!
Thank you for this video. My baby is EBF and is now 12 weeks. I battled Covid for a week and still breastfed on demand as normal and my breast no longer leak and do not feel full. I'm now on the road to recovery. Im wondering how long it will take for the milk to come back like it was prior? I have not pumped because I know it will stress me out if I don't see any milk. This has been such a struggle for me I'm so close to giving up 😞 even though I don't want to.
Ahhh! Did you know that breast fullness has nothing to do with how much milk you make? And actually soft breast make more milk? Leaking doesn’t mean anything about supply either. Usually our supply regulates around 6-12 weeks and that means women stop feeling the surges of fullness and softness. They just always feel soft and the milk supply is still there, unchanged. Linking some videos for you.
What about non viral illness like food poisoning? I did my best to stay hydrated but food and protein intake was less and now even though i have felt better for 2days my supply has suddenly dropped and I am so upset
Sounds like your body has condensed your milk and filled it up with immunities. Also 2-4oz is typical collection for a missed breastfeed..so if you were getting 8oz that’s so much more then normal.
@@DoneNaturally thank you so much! Oh and sorry. When I pump it’s usually any where between 5 - 8oz which is because of a missed feeding (work). Currently I’m back to 5oz. It took time, rest and latching that baby every chance I got. Thank you for removing my anxiety. Now I know it’s normal and I had nothing to cry about
It is reccomended by all the maternal, fetal and pediatric organizations to continue to breastfeed even while a mom is Covid-19+. The immunities that pass thru the breastmilk are incredibly important for the baby to receive and helps protect them.
Thank you so much for this video! My baby is 5 months old. I got sick 2 weeks ago and noticed a decreased in milk supply. Pumping confirmed my fears, I was barely getting 1 oz from each breast! I was so confused and stressed out that I even begin to complement with formula 😟. After watching this video everything makes sense now. I’m back to exclusive breastfeeding🤗.
I’m so glad to hear this opened your eyes and may help you next time!
@@DoneNaturally I’m curious to learn if there will be a change in milk production after I start complementing with solids at six months. 🤔
@@Monicamcs Milk does change ua-cam.com/video/f1K2omlEIOA/v-deo.html
@@DoneNaturally you’re the best!
How did you get back your milk supply. Going through same thing n my baby is 5 months old
Dearest Summer, thank you so much. Have been exclusively pumping for 4 plus months now & baby is still in Nicu. I am sick & saw my supply drop & milk becoming more thicker ;) Now I know why. I wish that it was enough but I work harder to get out more as she needs a certain amount in Nicu. I exclusively breastfed all my other 3 and when I was sick they never did. And even if my boobies were empty they got what they needed. Nicu is hard. But I am thankful for God’s provision a freezer stash. And your video’s have helped and encouraged me in my pumping journey and emotional support… I have recommended your channel so much. You are a beacon of hope , thank you. From a South African mamma - Blessings to you ❤🌷
Thank you so much for writing to me! What a journey you’ve been on for the last 4 months and how different than with your older 3. NICU life is so challenging. Way to go to you for such dedication and commitment! The power your milk is giving your baby is really incredible and un-matched! 💪💛
Thank u so much for this. I was thinking I should pump n dump, because I was sick and milk supply had dropped. Thank God I came across this video at 5 in the morning!
I’m 4 weeks postpartum and sick, not so much baby, but I’ve been sleeping through my early a.m. pumps/feeding. Also supplementing with formula since I’m just not making enough. I’m really fearful that I won’t be able to get my milk back, even after watching this video. I barely get an ounce when pumping, it’s definitely not enough for him.
Being still so freshly postpartum means you can still work on your baseline supply. Most importantly you’d want to pump or nurse at least every 2-3 hours especially over the middle of the night hours. That nighttime stimulation (12:00am thru about 8/9:00am) is when your lactating hormones are highest and if they aren’t stimulate then it can very much negatively impact our supply, making it very difficult to produce a full supply. 🩷
Thank you! You provide very positive and stress-reducing videos full of necessary information. You’re awesome!
Thank you!!
I love that I found your channel thank you so much for your videos
Thank YOU for watching!!!
Thank you very much 🙏❤ , thоsе are exactly the words I needed to hear. You are very positive woman, and give me confidence. I was worried that my breast milk would stop completely after I got sick. Because i saw that my milk supply had dropped. After i saw your video I'm more calm. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. ❤🙏
I pray this is true. Idk how my supply can change so much in one day of being sick but why would my body stare my baby even if it’s giving him antibodies
Within 15 minutes of a mother being exposed to a pathogen (germ, virus, illness, bacteria etc) her milk will have specific antibodies, antivirals, antibacterials to protect her baby. Within 15 minutes!!!!!
Thank you so much for this encouragement. I was really sick and my milk supply tanked, I am doing everything possible to get it back I am so desperate. Is there anyway I could personally talk to you. Maybe you could give me other advice I haven't tried? Please let me know?!
If you'd like to consult with me, sure. Feel free to reach out for a private session. summer@donenaturally.com or 1-913-908-2676. www.donenaturally.com/rates/
I'm currently sick and on my period. I was pumping 2-4 ounces on average per session and 4-7 ounces in the morning prior to all of this. Now I'm getting 1-2 ounces and towards the end of the day around a half ounce at a time. My baby is 5 months old. My supply has been like this now for 3 days. Is my baby going to be okay getting so little? I worry she's not getting enough and it's harming her not having more milk.
I just got a cold my covid test was negative my mom was going to say stop til I get better but I was trying to tell her I learned that it's good for her immune system to keep going but I have noticed a change in fullness
The best thing you can do for your baby is stay as close as possible and keep nursing as normal! Your milk is liquid medicine for your baby!
Such great content!! Thank you for sharing! Found your channel after pediatrician advised me to supplement my 3 day old newborn(4th breastfed child) because she lost 12 ounces since birth. This is not the video i found that confirmed my lógic but it was so timely...i continúed breastfeeding, pushed 'follow up appt back a week she gained every oz back and then some..so much the pediatrician was shocked. And my mama heart was so happy when he asked if supplemented and i said only breastmilk😋 lol. Also, im not crazy about this pediatrician, i digress. Thank you!
Ooooh awesome! Did you find the inflated birth weight video or the scale error one? Wonder if that was it. So glad you did it all on your own!!!!
I believe it was the inflated birth weight video, i was súper thankful for the info you gave at a stressful time!
@@forthelove7 I’m so glad it was helpful. Those early days we are so naturally vulnerable.
I needed this thank you
Should we see our supply go back to what it was once we are better again? Assuming we stick to the same or more frequent feeding schedule
Yes!
I wish I came through your video earlier.. My baby is 4 months old now. For the first 2 months, I had very low milk supply and baby couldn’t exclusively breastfeed..
And the Entire 3rd month, I was down with COVID and didn’t get proper information that I could feed baby since my doctor said there are varied opinions to feed or not.. Since he wasn’t so sure, we got scared and didn’t breastfeed..
After 3rd month, I was left all alone to take care of baby and I just had drops of milk only.. But, I everyday put her on my breast, but still the baby drinks the same amount of formula..
It would be really grateful if you could please give me an insight if I could atleast breastfeed her exclusively for the next 2 months till I start solids. And to continue breastfeeding until the baby stops on her own. I really wanted to exclusively breastfeed the baby.. And I regret each minute for not able to do it..
But I will not stop trying.. Please suggest..Thank you
I'm so sorry about all about that you went thru! Did you also pump during this time to maintain your supply? If not, it'd be treated more like Re-lactation. instagram.com/p/CA0siWAJjYK/?igshid=1tcv827tpr37u
@@DoneNaturally Thank you so much for your reply.. I really appreciate it.. My milk supply is not maintained.. And as you said it should be considered as Re-lactation.. And thanks for suggesting the book, will definitely go through it and will start my re-lactation journey.
Also if possible can you suggest any specific food or medication I have to follow for a positive and quick recovery?
May God bless you.. Please keep doing the amazing work and I hope many mothers who don’t have proper awareness on this, gets benefited.
@@positivelioness5580 Ah. Yes then that book will be very helpful! No food will help and usually we don't use a medication either.
On my third successful breastfeeding journey until I got sick this past week. My baby is 11 months and supply absolutely has tanked within a few days and I’m not even letting down at all. He’s been patient for some feeds, and others I am pumping but not expressing hardly anything. Also “power pumping” in between, again with no luck of any milk. All I took was regular mucinex a couple days in a row and some ibuprofen. I’m so worried my supply will be gone forever but this gives me hope. In your experience, do you think my supply will be okay? Thank you for this video.
Mama, you’ll be just fine. I think you should watch this video to give you some perspective. ua-cam.com/video/_kejSat1kRQ/v-deo.html At 11m, there would be absolutely no reason to power pump, most women stop pumping at 1y pp during their workday but keep nursing on weekends and nights when they are home. There would be no reason at this stage that you’d not be able to recover from this illness and should be able to continue to breastfeed for as long as you wish. Just trust your body to do what it will do and for your baby to manage it well. He will do the work needed. ♥️
This made me cry 🥹 thank you so much. My baby is 11 months too and nurses 3 times a day. I got the stomach flu and have barely produced for 3 days and I've been considering power pumping, but I wont. It's just so hard not to worry. We aren't ready to be done!
I never thanked you @donenaturally for your reply. Checked out your other video and all my worry went away. When I stopped stressing, the milk started flowing again. Even woke up one morning leaking like the newborn days🤣 Also would like to share that my baby is now 16 months and still gets his boo morning and night. Been through some more sicknesses and needing to leave town without him and all is still well. Hoping this gives this other momma a little more hope!
Thank you for this video. My baby is EBF and is now 12 weeks. I battled Covid for a week and still breastfed on demand as normal and my breast no longer leak and do not feel full. I'm now on the road to recovery. Im wondering how long it will take for the milk to come back like it was prior? I have not pumped because I know it will stress me out if I don't see any milk. This has been such a struggle for me I'm so close to giving up 😞 even though I don't want to.
Ahhh! Did you know that breast fullness has nothing to do with how much milk you make? And actually soft breast make more milk? Leaking doesn’t mean anything about supply either. Usually our supply regulates around 6-12 weeks and that means women stop feeling the surges of fullness and softness. They just always feel soft and the milk supply is still there, unchanged. Linking some videos for you.
ua-cam.com/video/7yr1zH7lfqs/v-deo.htmlsi=061MjoO96SQCZMNJ
ua-cam.com/video/OW2U2ETe59k/v-deo.htmlsi=7pOC-LXXDNZhAf8F
Wow I was wondering while the milk I pumped while sick looked yellow.
It’s the coolest thing that our bodies do that!!
What about non viral illness like food poisoning? I did my best to stay hydrated but food and protein intake was less and now even though i have felt better for 2days my supply has suddenly dropped and I am so upset
Give it time. Your body needs time to recover.
I'm also currently dealing with food poisoning and my supply is so low, only producing what looks like foremilk 😢 baby is rejecting formula
@@biancacave3898mine did come back!
I went from 8oz to 3oz……. I’m concerned. Just got over a really bad flu
Sounds like your body has condensed your milk and filled it up with immunities. Also 2-4oz is typical collection for a missed breastfeed..so if you were getting 8oz that’s so much more then normal.
I’d just let your body recover. Keep up your pumping and or nursing as normal. ua-cam.com/video/r32Crcjry58/v-deo.html
@@DoneNaturally thank you so much! Oh and sorry. When I pump it’s usually any where between 5 - 8oz which is because of a missed feeding (work). Currently I’m back to 5oz. It took time, rest and latching that baby every chance I got. Thank you for removing my anxiety. Now I know it’s normal and I had nothing to cry about
That's so interesting!!
Do antibiotics cause low milk supply?
No they do not. And I have video on this. ua-cam.com/video/3M8lgxaXdFU/v-deo.html
Is there any way to boost breast milk supply after the baby is 6 month old??
What about Covid ? Can we still breastfeed?
It is reccomended by all the maternal, fetal and pediatric organizations to continue to breastfeed even while a mom is Covid-19+. The immunities that pass thru the breastmilk are incredibly important for the baby to receive and helps protect them.
I needed to see this ❤🥲