What to do if you have too much milk

Sufficient breast milk can ensure the healthy growth of the child. Not only are there many mothers who worry about insufficient milk, but some mothers are also helpless because of excessive milk secretion. There are many factors that lead to excessive milk secretion. If this situation continues, it may even affect the mother's health. Effective measures must be taken in time to resolve it. So, what should you do if you have too much milk? Let’s take a closer look at the solution.

Causes of excess breast milk

In the early days of breastfeeding, as your milk starts to come in, your breasts will produce a lot of milk. This is because your body wants to produce enough milk to feed twins or even triplets just in case. However, once your baby begins to feed fully and effectively, your milk supply should begin to adjust to just the right amount for your baby.

Usually after a few weeks, as a breastfeeding routine is established, the oversupply will correct itself. But for some mothers, this problem still exists after the milk comes in, which is often due to the baby's incorrect way of latching on to the nipple.

What to do if there is too much breast milk?

For some mothers, even after breastfeeding has become a regular routine, the problem of too much breast milk does not resolve on its own. If this happens to you, it's likely that your baby is not latching on properly. If your baby doesn't latch well, he may need to feed more often than a baby who latches well. If he is unable to nurse effectively, he will need to feed more often. But if your baby feeds too frequently, even though milk will accumulate in your breasts, you may still produce a lot of milk for a while.

So, you should first check whether your baby is latching on to the nipple correctly. You know, many moms have trouble keeping their babies latched on when they are leaking or spraying milk. The following "tips" may help your baby latch on to the nipple correctly:

? Before each feeding, express some milk by hand or with a breast pump to slow down the flow of milk (you can pour out the expressed milk or store it in a sterile container and feed it to your baby later). When adjusting your milk supply, be careful not to express too much milk or express between feedings. Because the more you stimulate your breasts, the more milk will flow, and you will produce more milk to meet the demand.

? As your baby begins to suck and stimulate your let-down reflex, gently stop him from sucking and catch the initial spurt of milk with a towel. Wait until the milk flow slows down before letting your baby continue sucking.

? You may find that if you change your feeding position, your baby will be able to latch on better. If you usually use the cradle-style holding method, you might want to try having your baby sit up and face you while feeding, but remember to tilt his head back a little each time. Some experts recommend that you lie on your back or lean back so your baby can feed on top of you. While there's little scientific evidence, it does seem to help some moms, as it's possible that their new position improves the way their baby latches on to the nipple.

If your baby is latching on well but you're not having enough milk, try feeding from just one breast for 2 to 4 times. Let your baby eat whenever he wants, but only from the same breast for two hours. You can express milk from your other breast (but don't express too much, just a little) to relieve the discomfort of engorgement. This method should reduce your milk supply within 24 to 48 hours. However, it is important to note that if you take this approach, you will need to monitor your baby's weight over the next week.

I think everyone should be clear about what to do if you have too much milk. The amount of milk secretion is relatively large, and the frequency of insufficient milk supply is relatively high. These measures can be taken to solve the problem, and the effect is quite good. In addition, if a similar situation occurs, do not use any medication blindly. If you cannot solve the problem yourself, you can consult a doctor for details. This will be safer.