Where's the Milk??

Exactly what Momofmany said. When in doubt count the wet diapers-- if fluid is coming out you know it's going in!

As for the pumping--NOT a good indication of supply, I could pump until I was "empty" but five minutes later Isaac would decide he was hungry and be chugging from one of those "empty" breasts. It helps to change up the pump settings every so often. If you're using the Pump In Style it also helps to use the SoftFit shields and/or a larger size.

You can also try lactation cookies http://www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-lactation-cookie...

Are you nursing on demand? Are you getting enough rest? Water? Also, once the milk is established, the breasts often do seem less full, but in reality they are not. Just keep nursing on demand. Does your son seem unsatisfied when you are done nursing? Also, know that he will probably go through a growth spurt here soon. It will probably make you feel like he is starving and you don't have enough milk. The truth is, he will be nursing more in order to increase your milk supply. That's how it works: supply and demand. Is he wetting enough diapers? If he is, and he seems satisfied when he is finished nursing, you probably don't have to worry about supply issues. It's so hard when we can't measure, isn't it? And, at first, you were probably engorged with more milk than he could drink, which made pumping easier. Sounds like you are doing well.

Try nursing more, on demand. You baby is going to be your best friend when it comes to increasing your milk. The more you nurse, the more you will make.
Doesnt quite work the same with pumping. If you must pump, try looking at your baby or at least a picture of your baby. This will help let down and produce more milk.
You can try Mothers Milk tea, and I've had luck eating oatmeal. 2-3 bowls a day, instant quaker is fine, and you should see a slight increase.
Dont panic and dont introduce formula, that will only make matters worse. Nurse as much as you can, and you'll be just fine.

Your breasts have adapted to what your infant suckles. Most Moms are unable to pump much, if anything past 4-5 months. In order to get back into the flow of pumping - you'd need to power pump (pump every 2-3 hours).

The 'deflated feeling' and less milk being expressed is normal at this phase. The pump is an extremely poor substitute for expressing milk compared to the infant's mouth. You can also try the combination of Blessed Thistle with Fenugreek to help increase your pumpable supply... but your actual milk supply is fine.

Exactly what Momofmany said!
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I was very, very full of milk, leaked through breast pads all day long, but couldn't pump for the life of me enough to fill a single bottle. I agree with the breasts adapting to your baby's needs. Also, if your child is gaining weight, filling diapers and happy and healthy, then don't worry. Fenugreek and marshmallow root teas are also supposed to help with milk supply. I had a hard time producing at first and my pedi told me to supplement with formula. I hesitated and instead beefed up my supply by nursing all the time! So,I wouldn't supplement with formula unless your child is getting not going pee, losing weight, always hungry and other milk supply methods aren't working.

The 1st 8 to 12 weeks of life a baby doesn't have much sucking strength but after that the baby's jaw gets stronger hence your make the milk harder to get. This is good for the baby in terms of the jaw. If you are going back to work you will need to very likely buy a better pump and pump more frequently (every hour for one very dedicated friend!). I wish you luck!

I remember that happening a few times around 2-4 months old when baby started to increase feedings. Drinking more water helped me.