Liz Brooks wrote:
>So, what are you all telling the mothers who come to you, *weeks* 
>after birth, with what you've figured out is low supply due to 
>inadequate milk removal in the early days?

My response to this is fairly simple. In a nutshell:
- It is always possible to increase a milk supply. Even adoptive 
mothers make milk and can increase their supply. Lactation is a 
robust physiological function.
- If the start wasn't ideal (infrequent milk removal for whatever 
reason), then it will take a little more dedication and effort on the 
mother's part, but is do-able.

If the baby is happy to breastfeed, I don't recommend pumping. A baby 
is the best pump, and a lot more enjoyable than a machine - not to 
mention cheaper. I do stress skin-to-skin and give info about 
galactagogues, but don't push the latter's use.

Joy
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Joy Anderson B.Sc.(Zoology) Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. B.Sc.(Nutrition) IBCLC
Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellor
Perth, Western Australia.   mailto:[log in to unmask]
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