2 day stomach bug - milk supply gone?

[EllipseEclipse]

Have been ill all weekend with a stomach bug (D&V) and really struggled to keep anything down - food or consistent fluids. Last night, my milk supply seems to have actually gone - had a really rough night of trying to feed my DC(9 months)but there was no let down and she wasn't swallowing anything so clearly not getting milk. Had a v upset little one. Had to get up at 5 to give her breakfast as my supply just seemed to have gone. Have been upping water intake this morning, what else can I do? Is this it for my breastfeeding? Any advice welcome!

Definitely not done. I had a very similar experience with a younger baby. Just feed her as often as she asks for it and your supply should come back.

If you're worried I'd give one of the Breastfeeding Helplines a call this morning and talk it through with a BFC. I always found them very helpful if we had any blips along the way

It’ll come back. Keep trying to feed even if it feels like she’s not getting much. And drink as much as poss as it sounds like you were pretty unwell. Hope you feel better soon!

I had a similar experience when DD was about 5 months, but she also had a vomiting bug so wasn't feeding as much. But the milk came back within a few days.

@CadyEastman @Fizbosshoes @Zapx thank you so much for the reassurance everyone. Will continue hydrating and really hope the supply returns soon. Have sent DH out to get some dioralyte too. 🙏

How are you both tonight @EllipseEclipse?

I had this when I had sickness when my daughter was 10 months and I dried up so quickly even though I was properly unwell for a few days. I felt so sad that my daughter was feeding and getting barely anything. My supply soon came back when I started drinking and eating again. Just keep offering boob as normal.

@CadyEastman Thank you for checking in :)

Have managed to feed today but they have all been quite short feeds... will take that, though. DC has actually eaten more solids today than ever before, so swings and roundabouts... found that quite interesting.

Really not sure how tonight will go as my stomach bug has taken a turn for the worst this afternoon and I have struggled to keep any fluids down at all due to vomiting/stomach cramps. Is it possible to get reinfected ?! I am feeling pretty dehydrated.