Possible food poisoning and supply

[J_Anne]

I had a VERY dodgy onion bhaji from a takeaway last night and was up all night and in bed all day. So I'm putting it down to something I've eaten!!

My daughter is nearly 8 months old and is exclusively breast fed, at 2 of her feeds today, she struggled to get anything and bedtime feed didn't get anything (despite bringing me to tears after biting me!!) at all so I ended up having to defrost some expressed milk for her.

Can something like this affect my supply? I've only eaten a slice of toast all day but I've been drinking a lot. I'm really not ready to give up BF.

 

[tiggy85]

Yes illness can temporarily cause reduced supply. You could try fenugreek or milk thistle if you get hold of it quickly? It will be short lived. I would just keep trying to feed her yourself as that will regulate the supply too. Xxx

 

[tiggy85]

Ps sorry your feeling so poorly. Hope you feel better soon, xx

 

[J_Anne]

Thank you, we have a holland and Barrett near by so I could send my mum in the morning. X