In Episode 13 of Season 2, Hillary and Erica dive deep into the science of nocturnal milk supply and share expert advice on maintaining a healthy milk supply as your baby starts sleeping longer stretches through the night. They break down the role of hormones like prolactin and oxytocin, how supply and demand affect your milk production, and the importance of strategically managing milk removals, especially in the first few months.

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• Understanding Prolactin and Oxytocin: Learn how prolactin helps produce milk and how oxytocin moves it. This knowledge is key to understanding your milk supply fluctuations.
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• When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night: Find out how to protect your supply and avoid a dip when your baby starts stretching their nighttime sleep.
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• Strategies to Maintain Milk Supply: Hillary shares tips such as pumping before bed, hands-on pumping, and power pumping to boost milk production without compromising your sleep.
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• The Role of Breast Milk Storage Capacity: Understand how your breast storage capacity affects milk production and how it influences feedings.
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• Lactation Consultants Can Help: Hillary emphasizes why having a lactation consultant is essential, especially for new moms navigating milk supply and sleep challenges.
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Whether you’re in the early weeks of postpartum or trying to navigate a shift in your baby’s sleep habits, this episode offers actionable advice on how to ensure your baby gets the nutrition they need while you protect your sleep and milk supply.

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• The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding & Pumping: Available for purchase on Baby Settler’s shop page.
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• Baby Settler’s Virtual and In-Person Consults: Offering expert advice to help you manage your milk supply and baby’s sleep.
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