2 But with so many hormonal changes happening in your body as a new mum, it’s not surprising that it can take time to adjust. 1Īt the same time, your newborn is also learning to coordinate the way he sucks and swallows, so some coughing and spluttering at the breast is also to be expected.Īfter around four to six weeks, surges in your prolactin will gradually decrease, and your milk production should start to follow a more straightforward ‘supply and demand’ process based on your baby’s needs. As a result, excessive leaking and breasts that fill quickly – and even spray milk during let down – are common and normal. In these early weeks, your breasts are learning how much breast milk your baby needs and how much to make every hour. Leaking doesn’t always mean too much breast milkĭuring the first four to six weeks after your baby is born, your levels of the milk-making hormone prolactin will be increasing each time milk is removed from your breasts. And as your baby grows, he’ll get better at dealing with a fast flow, and may come to enjoy it! Most cases settle down after the first few months. If you’re sure you have an oversupply of breast milk, but you and your baby are happy, there’s no need to do anything. Is oversupply a problem for me or my baby? Otherwise you could end up with less breast milk than your baby needs, particularly in the crucial first month when you’re trying to establish your supply. It’s unwise to try to decrease your milk supply until you’re sure that oversupply is the underlying problem. Some symptoms of oversupply (outlined below) may have a number of other possible causes. But before you try any of these, ask yourself two key questions: And mums with oversupply can often feel very uncomfortable, with frequently or constantly leaking breasts, and may be more likely to suffer from recurrent mastitis.įortunately, there are a number of strategies that can help. Some babies struggle with the fast flow that usually accompanies an overabundant milk supply. Breast milk is amazing, so having lots is a good thing, right? Well, not always.
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