If you’re about to give up breastfeeding because of low milk supply, but wish you didn’t have to, read on for potential causes.

What causes low milk supply? There are lots of factors to explore

If you’re about to give up breastfeeding because of low milk supply, but wish you didn’t have to, read on.

What causes low milk supply?

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Your body bases milk production on supply and demand, which is why power pumping mimics a baby’s cluster feeding to signal for more liquid gold.

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If you’re worried about your milk supply, power pumping may be the answer

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Lactation consultants and hospital staff need to support moms who choose exclusive pumping, instead of making us feel like we’re taking the easy way out.

There’s not enough support for new moms who are exclusive pumping

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

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Not all your breastmilk is created equal–which is why newborns who drink morning milk at night could be struggling to doze off.

Giving your baby morning breastmilk at bedtime might be ruining his sleep

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What causes low milk supply?

If you’re worried about your milk supply, power pumping may be the answer

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

Giving your baby morning breastmilk at bedtime might be ruining his sleep

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