Returning to work is such a stressful transition, but you can definitely work through this! For supply, the most reliable approach is to pump consistently every 3-4 hours at work, skipping sessions actually signals your body to produce less, so even a short 10-15 minute pump is better than nothing. Power pumping is worth trying too, it mimics cluster feeding, where you pump for 20 minutes, rest 10, pump 10, rest 10, pump 10 within one hour, ideally after baby's first morning feed, and many mums see a noticeable difference within a few days though it does take commitment. For the uneven supply between sides, it helps to always start nursing or pumping on the weaker side first so it gets more stimulation, and some mums find doing a few extra minutes on that side each session slowly evens things out over a week or two, though a neighbour of mine mentioned her lactation consultant picked up a subtle latch issue causing exactly this kind of imbalance, so it might be worth a professional check. Do speak with a lactation consultant or your doctor though, especially about the latch and supply concerns, since every mum's situation is a bit different and personalised advice really makes a difference here.
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