Can breast pump decrease milk supply

2024-05-15 03:32:13
Hi doctor, Does breast pump decrease milk supply. I feed all the day and pump in the night. Thanks for your response.
1003 Views
Pumping increases the milk supply by emptying the breast. The body produces milk when the breast is empty of milk. So pumping helps in increasing milk supply

Answered2024-05-15 04:07:47

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

U can continue

Answered2024-05-16 10:50:53

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

U can continue with good mind set up

Answered2024-05-15 04:53:08

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Dear parents, Breast pumps decreases the milk production as normal' phenomenon of let down' reflex is not followed As Baby sucks nipple a stimuli goes to pituitary glands and 2 harmones are released one is prolactin which increases the milk production as per demand and other is oxytocin which let the milk release from the alveoli . When this is not followed milk production decreases

Answered2024-05-15 04:39:23

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Nothing to worry it's ok

Answered2024-05-15 04:15:46

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Greetings yes it will

Answered2024-05-15 03:35:08

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.