Supply levels
SARAH, PARENT OF 5 YEAR OLD, 3 YEAR OLDI’ve noticed a greater supply in my right breast, is this normal? For example, I was able to pump 5 ounces from the right side and just two from the left in the same amount of time. My right side is always also visibly larger and more dense. I have been feeding her equally on both sides for the past three weeks since she has been born. However, I did have mastitis on my left side early on. Could this have stunted the supply ? Should I be doing anything to give the left side the opportunity to catch up and produce more?
Pumping
ALI, PARENT OF 5 YEAR OLDI am currently breastfeeding my 3 month old but want to pump to build a supply. I’m currently pumping twice a day. What is a good range for number of ounces to pump if you are also breastfeeding?
You’ll notice you’ll get the most milk of you pump in the am after your first feeding - this is when you are fullest. The volume you get really depends on a lot of factors including how strong your milk production is, what time you pump, how well hydrated you are, etc. some moms only get .5-1 ounces a breast....other’s can get a few ounces. Hard to put a number to it :)
It's very normal to have one breast that produces more than the other! That being said, it's also possible that some unresolved clogged ducts are diminishing supply on that side too. I would do a lot of gentle massage during nursing, pumping and showers. Some moms also have good luck getting ultrasound from a physical therapist who has expertise working with women/breastfeeding moms.