E112: Low Milk Supply

About this episode

This episode discusses how to identify and address low milk supply in breastfeeding mothers.

Send us Fan Mail The first days of feeding can feel like a maze: a sleepy newborn, an empty‑looking pump bottle, and a mind full of what‑ifs. We pull the fog back with clear ways to spot true low milk supply, from weight trends and diaper counts to weighted feeds and hunger cues, then map out what to do next without judgment or panic. We walk through the twin pillars of milk production—effective milk removal and consistent stimulation—and show how small shifts add up: deepening latch and pos...

People in this episode

Host: Angie Rosier

Topics covered

• milk supply
• breastfeeding
• newborn care
• lactation
• parenting

Keywords

• low milk supply
• breastfeeding tips
• milk production
• hunger cues
• effective milk removal

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