Protecting Your Milk Supply When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night

23/06/2025 1h 11min Temporada 1
Protecting Your Milk Supply When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night

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Episode 13: Can You Keep Your Milk Supply If Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night? In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive deep into the science of nocturnal milk supply and what really happens when your baby starts sleeping longer stretches at night. Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:   How prolactin and oxytocin work together to make and move breast milk   Why milk supply can dip when your baby sleeps through the night—and what to do about    How supply and demand shape your production (and when that relationship starts to shift)   What breast storage capacity means and why it matters   How to use strategies like pumping before bed or hands-on pumping to maintain supply   When lactation support is crucial—and how a consultant can protect your long-term goals Whether you're in the early weeks postpartum or navigating big sleep changes, this episode breaks down the science and offers real-world solutions for preserving your supply and your sanity. Get clear on the feeding–sleep loop and next steps: https://babysettler.com Visit Baby Settler Follow @babysettler on Instagram Follow @earlymommingpodcast on Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify About Hillary: Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder/lead consultant at Baby Settler located in Charleston, SC (virtually worldwide).  Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby's health.

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