🌸 Ask The Expert: World Breastfeeding Week Special 🌸

Breastfeeding Uncovered: Myths, Realities & Support for Modern Mums 📅 1 – 10 August 2025 📍 @theAsianparent App Breastfeeding is often portrayed as the most natural part of motherhood, yet for many mums, the journey can feel anything but simple. This World Breastfeeding Week, we're shining a spotlight on the real experiences of modern mums. Together with Flegen, we’re bringing you an exclusive Ask The Expert session to unpack the myths, address the realities, and explore support systems that empower mums in their breastfeeding journey, including working mums who often face unique challenges balancing both worlds. Join us as we welcome two incredible experts: 👩‍⚕️ Yvon Bock – Founder and CEO of Hegen, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen 👩‍⚕️ Abie Chow – Senior International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen Together, they’ll be addressing important topics like: 🔸 Common breastfeeding challenges, and how to overcome them 🔸 Busting persistent myths that hold mums back 🔸 Navigating the return to work while continuing to breastfeed 🔸 Tips for building a support system that includes partners, employers, and community 🔸 How expectant mums can prepare for breastfeeding even before baby arrives Whether you're currently breastfeeding, pumping at work, or expecting your little one soon, this session is for you. Real answers, real support, from women who understand the journey inside and out. 🍼 Drop your questions anytime from 1 – 10 August in theAsianparent App! Our experts will be answering selected questions to help guide and encourage you on your path. Let’s make breastfeeding a supported, informed, and empowered choice for all mums. 💪 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #AskTheExpert #Flegen #Hegen #theAsianparentSG

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Hi I notice my left breast always produce less than my right. Is this normal? How to balance the supply between both sides?

Yvon Bock

Founder and CEO of Hegen, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen

2mo ago

It’s far more common than most mothers think for one side to produce more milk than the other, which is why many mums lovingly call one their “favourite side.” This is simply how our amazing bodies work, and it’s nothing to worry about. If you would like to encourage balance, start more feeds on the side with less output, as babies often nurse more eagerly at the beginning. You can also add an extra pumping session on that side to give it a little boost. With gentle consistency, your body often responds beautifully, increasing supply to meet the extra demand. Most importantly, trust that your body knows what it’s doing. Every drop you make (whether from the left, right, or both), is your love and care for your baby, you’re giving your baby exactly what they need, and that in itself is something to celebrate!

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