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Rua de Barreiros, 74,
4715-166 Nogueira,
Braga, Portugal

Warehouse:
Rua do Monte de S. Bento, lote 11 e 12,
4705-700 Fradelos,
Braga, Portugal

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info@euromipe.com

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+351 253 257 148 (Seg-Sex: 9h00-19h00) (Chamada para a rede fixa nacional)
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Too much breast milk? How to reduce excessive milk production
Sometimes you may feel that you are producing too much milk, especially in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Read on to find out if you really have excessive milk production and what you can do about it.

 

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Breast milk is wonderful, so having a lot is good, isn't it? Well, not always... Many babies experience difficulties with the rapid flow that normally accompanies excessive milk production. And mothers who have excessive production often feel uncomfortable, with breasts with frequent or constant loss and are more likely to suffer from recurrent mastitis.

Fortunately, there are strategies that can help. But before trying any of them, ask yourself these two key questions:

 

Will I really have too much breast milk?

Some symptoms of overproduction (highlighted below) may have other causes. It is unwise to try to decrease your milk supply until you are sure that overproduction is the root of the problem. Otherwise, you may end up having less milk than your baby needs, especially in the first month, which is crucial when you are trying to establish your production.

 

Is overproduction a problem for me or my baby?

If you're sure you're overproducing milk, but you're both happy about it, you don't need to do anything. Most cases stabilize after the first few months. And as your baby grows, he'll handle the fast flow better and may even like it.


Losses don't always mean too much milk
For the first four to six weeks after your baby is born, your levels of the milk-producing hormone prolactin increase whenever milk is removed from your breasts. In these initial weeks, your breasts are learning how much milk your baby needs and how much to produce per hour. Therefore, excessive losses and breasts that fill quickly - and that even spray milk during milk let-down - are common and normal.

At the same time, your newborn is also learning to coordinate the way he sucks and swallows, so it is also to be expected that he will cough and choke and spit into the breast.

After four to six weeks, the spikes in your prolactin levels gradually decrease and your milk production should begin to follow a simpler "supply and demand" process, based on your baby's needs. But with so many hormonal changes going on in your body as a first-time mom, it's no wonder it takes some time to adjust. Some mothers find that their milk supply stabilizes quickly, while for others it may take longer.

 

Signs of excessive milk production in your baby
Excessive milk production and rapid flow seem to be linked, especially during the first let-down. Your baby may react by coughing or spitting close to the start of a breastfeeding session, squeezing or biting, or holding the breast loosely in the mouth. He may let go of the breast because the rapid flow is a shock to him and then cry because the session was interrupted. He probably drinks large amounts of milk along with a lot of air, so he may spit out a lot and need to burp frequently. Be as careful as possible when burping him. Sudden movements in combination with a belly that has filled up quickly can cause vomiting and upset some babies.

At the start of a breastfeeding session, the milk your baby drinks is relatively low in fat and consists mainly of lactose (sugar) and protein. As the breastfeeding session progresses and your breasts deflate, the fat content of your milk consistently increases. In the event of an overproduction, your baby may become full before the breast is completely drained. It means you're getting plenty of lactose-rich milk, but not as much of the high-fat milk that comes at the end of a breastfeeding session. Too much lactose, instead of a balanced meal, can be difficult for babies to digest, causing explosive, foamy, green poop.

Paradoxically, in this situation, the baby may want to breastfeed constantly and become irritable between breastfeeding sessions. Even though you're getting a lot of calories, milk's low-fat content means you never feel completely full. This is because it is the fat in the food that makes us feel full. Think about the difference between eating dozens of rice crackers and having some cheese and crackers. The cheese will make you feel fuller as it has more fat.

However, all the above symptoms can have other causes, such as reflux, allergies or even, on the contrary, poor milk production. They are only likely to be caused by excessive milk production if they happen in parallel with excessive weight gain. Babies are expected to gain about 900 g per month, but in cases of excessive milk production, they gain much more weight – often twice as much. If your baby appears to have symptoms of excessive milk production but is gaining an average weight, consult a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist.


Symptoms of excessive milk production that you may feel on your side
Often, mothers with too much milk have uncomfortable feelings of engorgement and tension and feel constantly full. As we've seen, milk loss is normal for the first six weeks or so and is usually not a sign of overproduction. But if, after this period, you continue to get soaked whenever your baby feeds, it could be a problem.

Given that a baby cannot always drain an overly full breast, it is also common to have blocked ducts or recurrent bouts of mastitis as a result of overproduction. However, these problems can also have other causes.


How to decrease milk production
If you've already confirmed that you have too much milk and it's a problem, here are some simple steps that can help. For some mothers, it is enough:

Try to breastfeed in a recumbent position. Breastfeeding in a reclining or lying position can help because it gives your baby more control. He can set the pace and lift his head to pause if your flow is too fast for him. Remember to put a towel under you to catch any excess milk!
Relieve the pressure. If your breasts are very uncomfortable, you can express some milk by hand or with a breast pump to relieve them, but try to express as little as possible. Every time you express milk, you are sending your breasts a message to produce more. So while extraction can bring temporary relief, in the long run it can exacerbate the problem. If you need to express and store milk for times when you are separated from your baby, it is best to address the issue of your overproduction first.
Try using breast pads. If you have milk leaks, putting breast pads or milk collectors inside your bra can help keep you dry. If your milk losses are light to moderate, or if you lose a few drops of milk during pregnancy, disposable breast pads will help you feel confident in a discreet way.
Avoid teas and lactation supplements. If you have been drinking teas to increase breast milk production, eating cookies for breastfeeding or taking herbal supplements to stimulate milk production for the first few days, stop doing so as they may be part of the problem.

 

Breastfeeding at each breast for fixed periods of time to reduce milk production
If you've tried the above measures and the problem remains for you or your baby, the technique of breastfeeding each breast for fixed periods of time can bring your production to a more manageable level. But consult a breastfeeding consultant or breastfeeding specialist before trying this method.

With breastfeeding on each breast for fixed periods of time, you breastfeed your baby whenever he wants for a period of four hours, but only on one breast. Your other breast will be very full of milk. Because your breast milk contains something called "lactation inhibiting factor" (FIL), this overfilling sends that breast a signal to slow down milk production. It's your body's way of making sure your breasts don't keep filling up without stopping.

Try this technique for 24 hours, alternating breasts every four hours. If you don't feel any improvement, you can increase the time periods to six hours.


Complete drainage technique and breastfeeding on each breast for fixed periods of time
If you still don't feel any improvement after another 24 hours, there is another version of this technique that may be convenient for mothers with a more severe overproduction, which is called "complete drainage and breastfeeding in each breast for fixed periods of time". 3

With this method, you use an electric breast pump to completely drain your breasts early in the day and breastfeed your baby immediately afterwards. The flow will be slower, which means your baby should be able to handle the flow better. You'll also get more of the higher-fat milk that comes at the end of the breastfeeding session, so you'll feel fuller.

You can then start breastfeeding on each breast for fixed periods of time for four hours at a time, as we saw above. If that doesn't work, the next day, switch to six-, eight-, or twelve-hour time periods, depending on the severity of your overproduction problem. Talk to a healthcare professional before trying this technique.

After the first time, you may not need to completely drain your breasts again, but some moms need to do it once or twice more. Some mothers notice an improvement after a day or two, or a little longer, but breastfeeding on one breast for fixed periods of time should not be done for more than five days.

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