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Could a cold being reducing my supply?

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Andromaca · 17/03/2010 15:57

Both me and my DD are having a very nasty cold now. She is not feeding as usual but less and more often. I usually don't have supply issues (I am a milk donor at my local milk bank so I know that I have a lot of milk) but since yesterday when I express almost nothing is coming off.
Could it be that the cold is affecting my supply. I'm not taking any medication for the cold because I hate medicine.

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mloo · 17/03/2010 18:36

Only if you're noticeably dehydrated (I reckon, am not an expert).
She probably wants more to drink right now -- just like you or I would when we feel grotty with a cold. Hence why she's feeding little and often, and you can't express so much off.

mum2JRC · 17/03/2010 20:13

I've often noticed a drop in supply when ill. Not sure if started periods again as that also affects my supply too.

Keep up the fluids and eat oats, it's always helped me.

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