Expressing suddenly not going well.

[NoTeaForMe]

I've been attempting and failing to give my baby a bottle of expressed milk. I had been expressing ok. Not regularly etc but never less than an oz and had done 3-4oz in one sitting a few times. However the last couple of tries I've barely got anything. Just a few drips...I know everyone says its not indicative of supply but is it if it changes like that? Why would it change?

As she's not really taking a bottle anyway should I try a bit of formula? Does anyone have any experience of a baby refusing breastmilk in a bottle but taking formula?

Thanks

[MeeshieN]

Could be a suction issue with the pump or the nipple shield isn't on justttt right. They can be fiddly things sometimes.

[NoTeaForMe]

Thanks. The pump seems fine and I have tried taking it off and putting if back on etc but nothing helps.

Bump!

[OutrageousFlavourLikeFreesias]

Forgive the daft question but is your baby in the room with you when you express? You might get better letdown if you an see / smell your baby.

(vivid memories of trying to express while away from DD on my only pre-weaning night away when she was 7 months old. Had to get DH to email me a photo to get my milk to let down. Weird and horrible experience!)

[MacNCheese]

I used to pump on one side and feed on the other that way I got more milk.
Maybe she smells the breast milk and what's some breast not bottle.