“Am I making enough milk?” is the question I hear most often. Sometimes supply really is low; very often it is perfectly fine and what you need is reassurance you can trust. Either way, we find out with facts — not guesswork.
Signs it’s worth getting help
- Your baby hasn’t regained birth weight by about two weeks
- Fewer than 6 wet nappies a day after day 5, or few dirty nappies in the first weeks
- Feeds that are very long or very frequent, with a baby who never seems satisfied
- Breasts that didn’t change much in pregnancy or after birth
- You’ve been advised to “top up” and want a plan to reduce it
What we’ll do together
I weigh your baby before and after a feed to see how much milk is transferred, review your pregnancy and birth history, and look for medical factors — such as thyroid problems, retained placenta, PCOS or breast tissue differences — that a lactation consultant alone cannot assess. Then we make a realistic plan to protect and increase supply, with or without supplementing.
When it can’t wait
If your baby is very sleepy, has dark urine, a dry mouth, is increasingly yellow or is feeding poorly, contact your pediatrician the same day. In an emergency call 112.
Written by Dr. [Name Surname]. General information only — not a substitute for an individual consultation.