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Low Milk Supply​

Low Milk Supply

Many breastfeeding mothers worry about having enough milk for their baby. The good news is most mothers can make plenty of milk.

Low milk supply may happen:
  • If you limit your baby’s breastfeeding sessions
  • If you give your baby infant formula instead of breastfeeding
  • If you give your baby solid foods before they are 6 months old
  • If your baby is not feeding often enough
  • If your baby is not latching well
  • If you are stressed or not getting enough sleep

Speak to your WIC lactation consultant if you are concerned about your milk supply.

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What you can do:

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To increase milk supply, empty your breasts with each feeding

  • If your baby does not drain your breasts, pump after each feeding.
  • The more often you empty your breasts, the more milk your breasts will make.

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Breastfeed often and let your baby decide when to end the feeding

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Offer both breasts at each feeding

  • Have your baby stay at the first breast as long as they are still sucking and swallowing.
  • Offer the second breast when your baby slows down or stops.

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Massage or compress your breasts while your baby is latched to help release more milk

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Avoid giving formula or using pacifiers

  • If you need to feed your baby a bottle, offer your expressed milk.

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If the tips above don’t help, check with your healthcare provider to make sure there aren’t any medical issues that could be decreasing your milk supply.

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