What causes an inadequate supply of breast milk?
There are so many reasons that women may not produce enough breast milk. We are confident that our herbal extracts are the best formulas available, but not all issues can be corrected with supplements. An inadequate or low supply of breast milk can result for a variety of reasons. Most women can produce more breast milk by properly addressing these issues. Confer with a lactation consultant for help in determining the cause of low milk supply. Milk Supply Equation – Copyright © Lisa Marasco • Sufficient lactation tissue • Intact nerve pathways • Intact ducts • Adequate hormones • Adequate receptors • Adequate milk removal • Adequate stimulation • Sufficient frequency • Adequate removal of milk – Make sure that your milk is being removed frequently enough to maintain supply. Breastfeed or pump often, your body produces milk to replace milk that is removed, so the more milk that is removed, the more milk is made. Be sure your baby is latched correctly to maximize milk removal. • Hormonal
