Licata Lactation

World Breastfeeding Week is this week ❤️

An emotional one for me since my breastfeeding journey is coming to an end.

I’m thankful for the hours I spent feeding my babies, Lorenzo, Giovanni & Leonardo. Some feeds were tough, overwhelming and exhausting but honestly I forget those moments and am able to look back and remember the beauty of it all. My whole heart went into the breastfeeding experience. Watching them grow was such a precious journey and as this chapter ends I look forward to helping other moms enjoy this experience as much as I do/did.

Take this week to be proud of how far you’ve come whether it’s a few days/weeks/months or years!! ❤️

Are you wondering how much milk you are producing daily? The exact amount of milk you produce changes daily but the average milk production is between 750-800mL. Holy cow! 🐄

Concerned that you are not producing this much? Since it is impossible to measure without a weighted feed count your babies’ voids (5-8 per day) and check in with your pediatrician or lactation consultant for weight checks.

Consider checking in with your lactation consultant if you are concerned about low production. There are ways to increase. Stimulation and herbal galactagogues
are just two ways but every situation is individualized.

I know there are oversuppliers out there who struggle with bouts of mastitis and constant clogged ducts. I see you too!