Characteristics and experiences of lactating women with measured low milk production
Low milk production is a multifactorial and common concern, affecting nearly one in three breastfeeding women. While some contributing risk factors such as breast hypoplasia were identified, over half of the affected participants had not received an explanation from their healthcare provider. This underscores that low milk production is not always fully explainable or treatable, and highlights the need for personalized supportand further research to improve clinical assessment and effective management.
Authors
- Donna Tracy Geddes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0431-7078)
- Jacki L. McEachran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6648-1316)
- Joost Velzel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8960-9960)
- Sharon L. Perrella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7727-7767)
- Sarah G. Abelha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5549-4199)
- Theresia Margaretha Nicole Manshanden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8192-2395)
Institutions
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Community Arts Network (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Breastfeeding Journal
- Published
- 2025-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00753-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.06
Funders
- Stichting de Drie Lichten
- Medela