Unreliable signs of low milk production

by Julia Daly August 14, 2018

• Baby has fussy times. (Most babies do.)

• Baby wants to feed again soon after breastfeeding. (Most babies do.)

• Baby wants to feed more often. (This adjusts your milk production as needed.)

• Your breasts no longer feel full. (Normal at around 3-4 weeks.)

• Baby wants to feed less often or for a shorter time. (Babies get faster with practice.)

• Baby wakes a lot at night. (Most babies need night feedings to get enough milk.)

• Baby will take a bottle after breastfeeding. (Babies like to suck.)

• You can’t express

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