I am using a hospital grade pump to supply my 3 week old with breast milk vice formula. Since she was born, I've been having to mix breast milk with formula because of low supply secondary to hemorrhaging after birth and currently being on Lasix (water pill). I am unable to actually breast feed because my baby can not latch on the right breast at all (even with a shield) and when I get her on the left breast she's either so hungry she's frantic or she falls asleep. Anyway, I give her EBM in a bottle. My question and problem is, how often do I need to pump to eventually get a large enough supply that I won't need to mix in formula? In the mornings I get 2oz per breast but every time I pump after I only get 1/2 to 1oz per breast. My baby eats 3oz every 2-3 hours. Am I doomed to mix in formula until I'm off the Lasix? I tried the oatmeal and the Fenugreek(made me nauseated) to no avail. If I hydrate more...I pee more. Does anyone have any ideas??
Thanks,
Shannon