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Let-down Information
Slow milk let-down is most commonly an issue for mothers attempting to pump their milk, but can also be an issue for mothers new to breastfeeding, or in a stressful environment.
Some mothers will feel a tingle in their breasts when the milk lets-down, but other mothers don't feel anything. The most obvious sign of milk let-down when feeding is that your baby will start sucking and swallowing vigorously.
How to Help your Milk Let-down
Try to relax, sit somewhere comfortable, away from distractions. Using the same ritual each time, such as the same chair, with a drink of water, can help relax you. Applying heat to your breasts from a wheat pack or similar before feeding or pumping can help.
When pumping try to think of your baby. Using a wheat pack or taking a warm shower first can help encourage the milk to flow. Stop pumping and massage the breast occasionally to help stimulate additional let-downs, and switch breasts when the flow slows right down, using each breast several times. If hand expressing, use the Marmet Technique to encourage let-down Marmet Technique video.
Your midwife, Lactation Consultant, or a La Leche League Leader can provide further information for women needing help with milk let-down.
Recommended Websites
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/letdown/
Disclaimer:
Information provided by Summer Warmth is not meant as a substitute for professional help from your health care professional. Please seek advice from your health care professional if you are having problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing concerns.
How to Help your Milk Let-down
Try to relax, sit somewhere comfortable, away from distractions. Using the same ritual each time, such as the same chair, with a drink of water, can help relax you. Applying heat to your breasts from a wheat pack or similar before feeding or pumping can help.
When pumping try to think of your baby. Using a wheat pack or taking a warm shower first can help encourage the milk to flow. Stop pumping and massage the breast occasionally to help stimulate additional let-downs, and switch breasts when the flow slows right down, using each breast several times. If hand expressing, use the Marmet Technique to encourage let-down Marmet Technique video.
Your midwife, Lactation Consultant, or a La Leche League Leader can provide further information for women needing help with milk let-down.
Recommended Websites
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/letdown/
Disclaimer:
Information provided by Summer Warmth is not meant as a substitute for professional help from your health care professional. Please seek advice from your health care professional if you are having problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing concerns.