Various factors can cause a low milk supply during breast-feeding, such as waiting too long to start breast-feeding, not breast-feeding often enough, supplementing breastfeeding, an ineffective latch and use of certain medications. Sometimes previous breast surgery affects milk production.
Correspondingly, how can I get milk supply back in one breast?
Breast compressions can be a great way to do this. To do breast compressions, massage the low performing side while you pump, moving your hands around and pushing as much milk out of the milk ducts as possible. Take a break every few minutes to let your hands rest and then start again.
Accordingly, should I keep pumping if no milk is coming out?
If I was still producing milk at the 20-minute mark, or if a letdown didn’t start until minute 8 of a 10-minute pumping session, I would keep pumping until the letdown was finished, regardless of the time. However, if you are following the schedule and no milk is coming, keep going.
Can I let one breast dry up?
If one side has never made much milk, ceasing milk production on that side will likely be quick and easy. If the breast you want to stop feeding from has a well-established supply, you will need to be careful to avoid blocked ducts, and take weaning as slowly as necessary. See the weaning article for more information.
Why is my baby refusing my left breast?
A newborn may reject one breast because it’s harder to latch on to for some reason. The rejected breast may be more engorged or have a difference in the nipple, for example. An older baby may reject one breast because it has a low milk supply or a slower flow or letdown than the other breast.
What do I do if my baby won’t latch on one side?
Baby Takes One Side Only
You can start feedings on the “difficult” side and see if the baby cooperates more when he is hungry. If he starts to fuss too much, switch to the preferred breast and let him settle and nurse.