Milk Supply

Most breastfeeding moms wonder if their baby is getting enough milk. Even though you cannot measure how much milk your breasts are holding, there are many signs you can look for to put your mind at ease.

Are you doing something that might cause a decrease in your milk supply? Without realizing it, you may be jeopardizing your supply of breast milk. Here are some things you can change in your daily routine that can help increase your breast milk supply.

Increasing your supply of breast milk should begin by taking these few easy steps.

Your baby will experience a growth spurt while you're breastfeeding. Learn what a breastfeeding mother can expect from her baby's behavior, and from her milk supply, during a baby's growth spurt.

Leaking commonly occurs in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. How long should it last, when does it happen and what can you do about it?

How can you tell if you have a low milk supply? What are some signs that the baby shows if you have low milk supply?

How can you tell if your baby is hungry or overtired? Many of the signs are similar. Here is a great trick to figure out whether or not your baby is still hungry or simply overtired.

Breast surgery and milk supply problems can go hand-in-hand. Here is an overview of the different types of breast surgery and how they may affect milk supply.

What is lactation suppression? What happens to your milk supply when a breastfeeding baby dies?

What is a bulbous areola? Can it affect your breast milk supply?

How can you tell if your baby is getting enough milk? Here are the guidelines.

An overabundant milk supply can affect you and your baby. It can lead to breast problems such as engorgement, plugged milk ducts and mastitis or cause gas, fussiness and colic in your baby. Here are some things you can do when you have too much milk.

A galactagogue is something that can help bring about lactation or increase the amount of milk that is made. A galactagogue can be a medication, an herb, a food or an action.