Ask the Expert: TCM perspective on increasing milk supply

Some mothers do experience a delayed onset of lactation, sometimes taking up to five days. Just because your milk is coming in later doesn’t necessarily mean that you are not able to produce milk or is a low supply mum. We understand that this is a stressful period and this itself can interfere with let-down and hence leading to a vicious cycle. It will be good to understand some factors resulting in delayed lactation are caused during childbirth, poor breastfeeding management or medical and health issues. From TCM perspective, it could be due to poor qi and blood deficiency or liver and qi stagnation that has caused a delay in lactation. Do come in for a consultation and seek breastfeeding support from us early to understand better. Until your milk comes in, latching your baby often, emptying your breasts regularly and holding your baby skin to skin will definitely promote milk production. - Yen and Judy 💕