Milk supply and Thyroid
Hi Mummas, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism which we suspect was pre existing before pregnancy. Gave birth 5 days ago and struggling with getting my milk supply up. I read that thyroid disease can affect this. Didn’t have an issue with my firsts bubs and keen to find out if other Mums have experienced the same thing?
I’m barely expressing 20ml out of both breasts right now and I have been pumping/breastfeeding regularly (every 4 hours).
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Oh wow, glad to hear your daughter is doing well and thriving! I’ve been doing formula top ups for 24 hours now since my daughter lost 10% of her weight… fed is best I agree but hopefully not a lost cause yet with breastfeeding/expressing. 🤞🏽
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I had Hashimoto’s and gave birth in December. I produced almost nothing the first few days and my daughter got used to formula and wouldn’t even try breastfeeding so I went formula only and never looked back. She’s now a healthy 7 month old who incidentally beat cancer. FED is best!!