I've always had strong letdowns....

5 days ago, I moved Mia into her crib (she's a year old now).

She wasn't getting any nursing sessions.

Before, we were co sleeping and she was up every 2 hours from midnight to 6am.

For the past 2 days, I've had faint to mild letdowns.

Could this mean my supply is dropping?

I really do not want this to happen, as I plan on nursing her until next year!!!

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normally you don't feel letdowns as strongly after a couple of months of nursing, as your supply is well established, however, if you felt them strongly uo until just the recent move to the crib, it may have a little to do with that. cosleeping (and frequent night nursing) increases prolactin "the mothering hormone" and prolactin amounts do play a part in milk supply, along with demand.

if she was previously nursing at 12, 2, 4, and 6, and you just dropped those all of a sudden,m then yes, that would cause a drop in prolactin levels.


there is also the very slight chance that your supply is still the smae, and you ar ejust now feleing a decrease in sensation of letdown, but the timing is unlikely.

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also, even if your supply is dropping, it doens't automatically mean she won't continue to nurse. increased nursing will bump your supply right back up, assuming you're not preggie or having a *reason* for a dorp in supply.

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Thanks mama bear
Sorry, I dont know your name LOL.

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np- (i don't use my real name on public boards )

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