Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Blog

Understanding Low Milk Supply: Causes, Signs, and Evidence-Based Solutions (Part 1)

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Introduction Early in the journey of parenthood, many breastfeeding parents worry that they are not making enough milk to nourish their baby. While concerns about low milk supply are not uncommon, true low milk supply itself is much less common than perceived low milk supply. Many normal newborn feeding behaviors, such as frequent nursing, cluster […]