It is very common to have
more milk than baby needs in the early weeks, which regulates down to baby's needs over the first few weeks or months.
With the additional stimulation you may
make more milk than your baby needs, increasing your risk of engorgement and mastitis, especially if you go for several hours without feeding or pumping.
Of course, Moms who are trying to establish a breastfeeding routine will find it best to avoid large quantities of these herbs, but Moms are who are struggling with producing
more milk than their baby needs, or those who are beginning the process of weaning from the breast may find these herbs quite beneficial in managing supply.
Somewhere along the way, during the 4 - to 5 - month mark, I had
more milk than my baby needed and I made sure I froze the extra.
Before you take steps to reduce your milk supply, make sure that breastfeeding is established and that you truly do have
more milk than your baby needs.
During the early weeks, assuming nursing is going well, a mom will often have
more milk than baby needs.
Supply and demand: In the beginning, your body may make
more milk than your baby needs.