Having a true foremilk/hindmilk imbalance is rare but can happen. It usually happens when:
*A robust oversupply
*An overactive let down
*Baby is being limited in their time at the breast
*Switching breasts too quickly in the feeding
* Baby with unidentified tongue tie
*Combination of all of these
Signs of an imbalance include
*Really watery, foamy, green poops
*Baby nurses often and transfers high volumes of milk but doesn’t gain weight as expected
How to help:
*Regulate the over supply (bring it down to just what baby needs). This may include reducing pumping.
*Shake your breasts and do some massage before feeding. Milk is a liquid. By shaking prior to feeding you can activate the fat to flow faster
*Feed baby one side until they are finished on that side. You may need to block feed, or offer one breast for a set amount of time, to help increase fat content from that side
For more tips and tricks go to @lalactation On Instagram or schedule your private consultation at www.lalactation.com
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27 сен 2024
