Milk supply drop at 5 months

Health & Wellness Postpartum
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i’m 23 weeks pp now and wren is 5 months old. i’ve noticed my milk supply has dropped significantly over the past month. i’m still ebf, but i have to pump more often to keep up with her demands.

my ped said it’s normal, but i’m worried i won’t be able to keep up. does anyone else experience this? how do you cope with the drop in supply?

i’ve been tracking my pumping sessions and supply in careclinic, and it’s helpful to see the patterns, but i’d love to hear from others who have gone through this. what worked for you?

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patterns of what’s considered normal can hide a lot."

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Milk supply dropoff seems abrupt. You said “my ped said it’s normal” but what specific factors did they cite, like baby’s growth stage or ur own hydration levels.

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Fresh from my own tracking, i noticed that my joint pain flares seem to coincide with my milk supply drops, as you said “my ped said it’s normal” but i’m wondering if there’s a connection between the two.

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