Biologically when the placenta is delivered, it’s supposed to trigger hormones that stimulate milk production. Yet so many moms who want to breastfeed end up on formula within a week of birth because “their milk never came in”. While I don’t doubt that this can happen on occasion, why is it happening to so many people?
I have a theory myself but wondering if anyone knows more of the science behind why this is so common.
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Modern birthing practices, birth complications, postpartum interventions/separation of mother and baby, hormonal imbalances in the mother, lack of glandular tissue in the mother’s breast, tongue ties in infants, early supplementation when not medically indicated, lack of skilled support in hospitals. I think that’s most of the reasons.
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