 
This website provides information and support to mothers who are experiencing low milk production. It is also an online resource for healthcare providers who help mothers breastfeed.
Within this site, you'll find information about the causes and treatments of low milk production, as well as stories from women who have experienced low milk production. Our sister site, bfar.org, is a resource for information about breastfeeding after breast surgery.
Information can be very empowering, but it is also very helpful to have the personal support of other women who have low milk production. Please consider joining our forums to meet new friends and learn from their experience and wisdom.
We welcome you to explore our website to discover new ways to address low milk production. |
 
The Reproductive Endocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting a research study to treat mothers of premature infants who have an insufficient breast milk supply. Mothers should be 18-45 years old, pumping breast milk for their premature infant and may not be taking oral birth control pills or have had previous breast surgery in order to be eligible. The study involves hospital visits, administration of prolactin or placebo (contains no active medication) and blood draws. A payment for participation of up to $200 will be provided. Call Corrine Welt, MD at 617-726-8437.
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Individuals who have induced lactation within the last three years are being sought immediately to participate in a study being conducted by Lenore Goldfarb, B. Comm., B. Sc., Dip. C., IBCLC, for her doctoral research. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the practices and outcomes of women who followed a protocol or procedure to induce lactation to provide breastmilk to their babies. Study participants will complete an internet-based survey.
For more information about this study, or to assist in soliciting participants, visit www.inducedlactationsurvey.com or contact Lenore Goldfarb at Lenore.Goldfarb@tui.edu.
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Shatavari is a root that has been used in India for many centuries to increase milk production. We are conducting a survey of its effectiveness. If you have taken it for at least two weeks, please consider completing our survey.
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With all the added stress and effort of breastfeeding after breast or nipple sugery, we may not relax enough during our quiet moments with our babies to simply stare at them in joyful wonder. more...
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