Through how many pores in the areola should breastmilk be coming out? I'm worried about the milk coming out, only 2 pores in my right breast.

Hello, Firstly, do not worry, it is normal too. May be there is no issue but correct latching problem. Go through the links below and see if they help you, else visit your doctor and take his advice. "Your milk comes from many holes, not just the obvious one If you had to guess the spot where breast milk comes out, you’d probably say it’s right in the center of the nipple. In reality, milk comes from many openings in the nipple at once. Called “milk duct orifices,” these little holes usually number from around four to twenty per breast. Babies that are correctly latched onto the breast have their mouths covering the entire areola, not just the tip of the nipple, so they catch the spray from multiple holes without a problem." http://www.justbreastfeeding.com/sore-nipple-management/plugged-milk-duct-symptoms-causes-treatment/ http://www.healthpages.org/pregnancy-guide-healthy-mother-healthy-baby/breastfeeding-breasts-function/

Hi, There are 15-25 openings in the nipple corresponding to the internal lobes. Generally, one or more of the ducts may end at the areola and may leak milk during lactation. I think, you should consult your doctor and ask him about the problem, he will be able to guide you better. What I feel is that your baby might not be sucking nicely or you should change your lactating position so that baby gets a full grip on the nipple and is able to express the milk. The more better his lactating position is better he would be able to suck and hence the pores will open.

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