Why is milk only about one breast? The explanation and breastfeeding tips from experts will help mothers feel less anxious, please follow up!
Why is milk only about one breast?
Having more milk in one breast is very common. You may notice this when milking or the size of the breasts changes slightly or is very noticeable.
This difference can be due to several reasons: a lower lower gland tissue on one side of the chest, a baby's preference for one side, or a mother's preference for one side, or breast surgery or a pre-trauma. ..
Some babies will be uncomfortable when breastfeeding but the milk flows slowly on the side of less milk, while the more milk flows more strongly, and that is also the cause of preference for one breast.
If this worries you, there are a few things you can do to fix it.
Uneven breast size is loss of milk 1 side?
One big breast - one small breast is a very normal condition of the mother during breastfeeding , because even when not pregnant, giving birth, the size of a woman's breasts is one side 8 one side 10 (Usually the left breast is larger than the right one), not equal.
If you see the difference between the breasts is too big, about one side, 3 one side, 7, the small breast can not express milk with your hands, it means that the mother has lost milk on one side. But if the breasts have a little difference, the milk still comes out evenly, the mother can rest assured that the milk gland is still functioning normally.
Tips to help mothers improve breasts and evenly milk after birth
Accept this reality
The first is to leave it like that first. If breastfeeding and breastmilk are normal and good, then keep it the same way you have breastfed all the time.
Smaller side stimulation
A second option is to try to rebalance - try to stimulate the smaller side so that you can get more milk through milking or the right joint, but also pay more attention to the side, otherwise the risk of ducts being blocked.
Always feed on the less side first and then on the full side afterwards. You can squeeze the smaller side every time you feed the full side. (Only pump for 5-10 minutes or more).
Another option is to express one more milk on the smaller side (15-20 minutes) in between feeds. Hence make sure you use a good milking machine.
Do something else
If you find that your baby is only interested in fuller side feeding, you might consider trying different positions , feeding when he is sleepy, or using movements while eating.
If the flow is slow, compressing the breasts can help speed up the baby a little.
Require to be supported
If you have tried many things and have not worked, it's time to seek help from a lactation consultant / IBCLC (International Board Certified on Breastfeeding Counseling) to help find some strategies.
Don't worry - your baby is still getting enough milk!
Remember, your baby is still getting enough milk, even if the yield varies from one breast, it is important that your baby still breastfeed, and get enough milk for himself. Your breasts will return to either larger or smaller size after weaning.
Milk only on one side is not too difficult to treat, just a little attention mother can order milk quickly. To avoid this situation from happening again, mothers should maintain the habit of breastfeeding, eating well and properly resting during nursing.
Article by: Jani Combrink, lactation consultant and founder of Stork's Nest, first published on WebTech360.com
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