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How to Naturally Increase Milk Supply with Breast Massage and Nipple Stimulation
Boost Oxytocin and Prolactin for Better Milk Production—Learn Simple Techniques That Work
If you’re looking for natural ways to increase your breast milk supply, start with two of the most powerful tools you already have: your hands and your hormones.
Breast massage and gentle nipple stimulation are evidence-based methods to support your milk production by encouraging the release of oxytocin (the “let-down” hormone) and prolactin (the hormone responsible for making milk). When practiced consistently, these techniques can improve milk flow, support supply, and even relieve engorgement or clogged ducts.
Why It Works:
Breast massage increases circulation to the mammary glands and helps soften the breast, allowing milk to flow more freely.
Nipple stretching or stimulation mimics your baby’s sucking reflex, sending signals to your brain to boost oxytocin and prolactin, key hormones for both milk ejection and supply.
These techniques are especially helpful in the early postpartum days or during times when your supply dips due to stress, illness, or returning to work.
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