Why can I pump more milk on one side than the other?

Описание: You asked a really good question, you wanted to know, why do I pump and see more milk from one side than the other and that's actually a pretty normal thing. It happens mostly because babies usually develop a preference for one side or the other so they nurse better on one side or the other. Your body is actually stimulated to make milk by how much milk is emptied from the breast. So if your baby is a really good nurser on your right side and empties really well then you're likely to make more on that side than on the left if the baby is just kind of a lazy sucker on that side. A lot of moms, if they're starting to notice this trend, are tempted to start out their baby on the good side all the time to make sure their baby gets a good feeding. If you continue to do this you're only potentiating the problem and making it so that the lower producing side continues to make even less. Because you've noticed there is a little bit of a difference, start your baby off on the side that is producing less milk more frequently. Do this for a few days and see if you notice a difference. You should alternate from left to right and then right to left when you start your feedings but maybe start on the lower producing side a few times during the day and see if that helps. You can also try pumping for an additional ten minutes on the side that is not making as much after you're done pumping. Stop the other side, just pump on the one side and also see if that makes a difference. That will stimulate your body to make more. If you notice that these things aren't helping much then just remember that the ultimate bottom line is that your baby is getting enough nutrition, is happy and healthy, and growing well. If that happens from getting four ounces on one side and two ounces on the other then that's okay. If you have more specific questions about whether or not your baby is getting enough to eat, if they're gaining enough weight, talk to the pediatrician about it. If you have any other questions for me feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/IntermountainMoms and recommend us to your friends and family too.