Risk Factors for Lower Milk Production

Risk Factors for Low Milk Production

Breast Anatomy/Genetics

-No breast growth in pregnancy

-Breast hypoplasia

-Breast Surgery

-Nipple piercing

-Zinc transporter mutations

BreastPhysiology 

-Separation from the infant

-Pregnancy complications

-Maternal endocrine disorders

-Mastitis

-Blocked ducts (temporary)

-Medications

Milk Removal - Infant

-Infrequent and ineffective breast emptying

-Oral anomalies-ankyloglossia

-Prematurity

-Infants exerting strong vacuums and causing pain

-Low tone, Down's Syndrome

-Cleft lip/palate

Milk Removal - Pump

-Infrequent and ineffective breast emptying

-Slow simulation of milk ejection (ME) 

-Incorrect pump settings (vacuum, vacuum pattern)

-Cold conditions-reduce efficacy of milk removal

-Pump shield not fitted correctly to maternal anatomy

If you are experiencing any one or more of these risk factors, let’s talk so I can guide you through your pumping journey to discuss pump, flange, products, and schedule!

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Source: 

25 Years of Research in Human Lactation: From Discovery to Translation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8465002/?fbclid=PAAaaiMvnaaKZUru3mvJWzfUDvoFPIxHGs1SwbFmIlgpUKnl_OAN5_W2h336I_aem_th_AeOEuXU5Rp5UQtgqplwZ5L5fn9rD0sDzOViHCmMUnTM6qsEDRDG5O4FUYFHxCoqI6pE