Tannah M Fri, July 17th
Any other breastfeeding moms out there have significant differences in milk productions when pumping? For example: I just pumped and my left breast produced almost 5 oz when my right only produced 2 oz. I've tried all the tips to get my right breast to produce more milk but I remember it was like this with my first child too. Just wondering if anybody else has this issue?
Ashley B 1 like
I'm in the same boat.. Well I nurse LO on one breast and I pump the other.. significant difference between how much milk comes out and the sizes of each breast but obviously that's because his suck is more powerful than pump. Wish I wasn't so lopsided though!! He refuses the other breast.
Leah M 1 like
That's perfectly normal. I was reading 5 oz is not a normal amount to pump from a breast and can actually signify an over production of milk! Anyways you're fine π im the same way.
mercedes m 1 like
youre fine,pumping doesn't get all the milk out so that extra milk is in there π
Ava & E 1 like
Common and normal
Lala S 2 likes
I usually get 3ozs on the right side and 1 oz on the left. βΊοΈ
Michelle K 2 likes
3-4 oz on left and 1-2.5 on right π it's annoying
Mama L 1 like
12oz on the left 6oz on the right and this is my second. Had the same exact production levels with my first. So strange how that happens.
Kelly P 1 like
Yes!! Within the first 2 weeks out of the hospital my right went down to less than an oz! While my left was pumping 4-5oz.. I tired everything!! Pumping every 2 hrs for 20-30 mins.. Taking fenugreek and drinking mother's milk while still only producing half an oz.. My mom brought me Malta and when I started drinking it my supply skyrocketed!!
Tifanee W 2 likes
I was literally juSt googling this last night!! Mine used to be the same as you described, but lately my right side is only producing half an ounce when I pump while my left produces anywhere from 5-7. π©
Marianne M 2 likes
It's normal. Most women have more mammary glands on one side. I always started nursing on my weak side when lo was hungriest. I didn't necessarily pump more, but prob should have.
Sukh K 2 likes
I m the same way !! I think it's normal !!
Rachal H 0 likes
Mine started where my right was making 5-6 oz and left was 4-5 and now my right is making 3-5 oz and left is 4-6... So weird π
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