Common Milk Supply Issues
So many mothers end breastfeeding prematurely thinking that they have an insufficient milk supply when these nursing relationships could be preserved if the mothers received adequate and knowledgeable help. Unfortunately most doctors, including pediatricians and nurses are not educated in the proper course of breastfeeding.
Typical supply-related excuses for ending breastfeeding include:
- My milk didn’t come in.
- My baby was never satisfied.
- He nursed all the time.
- I couldn’t pump anything out.
- My baby wasn’t gaining enough weight.
- I stopped producing milk.
- My baby didn’t want to nurse anymore.
The reality is that only about 3% of all mothers truly cannot or should not breastfeed their infants. Milk supply issues can be rectified if women receive proper education and help. Each of the above issues will be addressed here. Click on one of the breastfeeding problems to read more or:
