Low milk supply

Question

I’m 1 month in.  Been doing pumping every 3 hrs + power pump once a day in the morning. Taking legendairy supplements, tried cash cow for >10 days and now I’m on pump princess & lactivist. Also taking lactation cookies. I’m using spectra dual compact. Supply been 30-60ml per pump. Can’t seem to go up. Is this normal at this stage? How can I increase my milk supply? Is there anyone who had the same situation and eventually milk increase overtime? I’m wondering is there something wrong that it can’t increase. I think most people at this stage is pumping over 100ml?? Could it be I have insufficient glandular tissue or should I try a different pump? Also would like to ask whether pumping 2 hrly helps. Personally I feel 2hrly is pretty intense. But if it helps I’m willing to do it, its just that midnight sometimes I might overslept to 4 hour… Do share with me your bf journey! Thank youuu

LB · Answer

Perhaps try handsfree pumps? I know many find hospital grade pumps to be better, but personally, handsfree had better yield for me for whatever reason. Drink plenty of water and eat well too. Stress can affect your output as well. Lastly, just rmb tt fed is best, not breast is best. If producing bm is giving u a lot of stress and taking the joy out of being with your baby, just supplement with formula, and treat every ml of bm as bonus and not the sole source of food. You're already doing a great job mummy!