Moms share what it's like to produce excess amounts of breast milk. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) But some women don't just make too much milk, they have a ...
Breast milk production is often a big concern for nursing moms. Produce too little milk and you'll need to supplement with formula, which can be costly and stressful for those who are set on ...
Hyperlactation syndrome (HS), or “oversupply,” occurs when a person produces more breast milk than their baby requires. This can cause symptoms such as breast pain or discomfort, leakage, and blocked ...
Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra, a mom of three, tells PEOPLE about spending hours pumping daily and finding a silver lining to a syndrome that disrupted her life Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra for Baby Buddha ...
I was about halfway through my first pregnancy when I realized something was wrong. I was only 13 weeks along, but I was producing breast milk — a lot of it, about 20 ounces a day. Eight years later, ...
Excessive milk supply, known as hyperlactation syndrome, affects some new mothers. This condition causes pain, engorgement, and emotional stress for mothers. Babies may face digestive discomfort and ...
Hyperlactation syndrome (HS), also known as "oversupply," happens when a breastfeeding person makes more milk than their baby needs. As per a study published on PubMed, it encompasses a range of ...
The exact cause is unclear, but several factors may contribute to it. These include hormonal changes, stress, and the frequency of breastfeeding. "It is important for your body and its signals during ...
Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra is a mom of three in Oregon who has hyperlactation syndrome, a rare medical condition that causes an oversupply of breast milk. She shared her story with TODAY on behalf of ...