Low Milk Supply: True or False?

In today’s episode, Jacqueline talks about a common and frustrating problem that alot of moms have, perceived low milk supply. Many moms will claim to have a low milk supply, but actually they are just fine and aren’t educated on what breastfeeding looks like. This episode clears it all up for you whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mom, or just new to breastfeeding. Jacqueline will visit the top reasons that moms think they have a low milk supply, and what an actual low milk supply would look like. She shares breastfeeding resources, and gives tips on when to seek professional help. In today's show, we discuss:How online ‘coaches’ are popping up more on social media and the safety concern for your babies medical wellbeingAll about the letdownKnowing how to read your baby’s hunger cues and when to work with a professionalWhy moms think they have a low milk supply and what a low milk supply actually would look likeMilk transfer vs. milk productionProblems and myths around perceived low milk supplyA Glance at This Episode:[7:06] The difference between coaches and medical providers.  [8:13] The rumor behind not having a letdown when nursing and how this is highly inaccurate[13:51] The most common reason moms think they have a low milk supply[21:40] Working with a professional to identify why your baby is crying[25:22] The best ways we have for breastfeeding success[28:31] Milk transfer vs. milk production[34:39] Problems that arise from perceived low milk supply[38:36] Perceived low milk supply with pumping[47:20] Myths around low milk supplyRelated Links:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4508856/https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-020-00310-yhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/mcn.13255Holistic Lactation WebsiteFollow on InstagramThe Nurture CollectiveOur Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supplySupport the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review