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Post Partum Hemorrhage & Milk Production

12/2/2012

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After delivery, a woman's body is recovering from the "Boston Marathon" of birth! Adrenalin starts to ebb and muscles are tired and sore. The uterus continues to contract as it works to get back to it's pre-natal size. What happens when the uterus stages a sit-in? 
Well, it's not pretty! Post partum hemorrhage causes excessive blood loss either during delivery or immediately after. But what does that have to do with milk production? Let's take a look.

The pituitary gland is responsible for secreting prolactin and oxytocin, two hormones essential for milk production and milk ejection. After post partum hemorrhage, the pituitary gland goes into shock and for a short time does not perform its regular duty. 
Picture
The Prolactin Reflex
1. (Long arrow) Nerve impulses from sucking go to brain
2. (Short arrow) The pituitary gland releases prolactin into the blood
3. (Breast) This causes the alveolar cells to secrete milk and swells the alveoli










The Milk Ejection Reflex
1. (Long arrow) Nerve impulses from sucking go to the brain
2. (Short arow) The pituitary gland releases oxytocin into the bloodstream
3. (Breast) This causes muscles around the alveoli in the breast to squeeze milk to the nipple

As a result of pituitary dysfunction, prolactin and oxytocin levels are low and consequently, milk production is as well. 

It is important that mom feed or pump frequently to stimulate the prolactin and oxytocin frequently. After post partum hemorrhage, it is common to have delayed milk production for 4-6 days and insufficient milk supply for as much as two weeks or more.  Mom and babe require close follow-up to ensure milk production and weight gain. 

For more information on post partum hemorrhage or breastfeeding concerns, contact The Breast Start.
Picture and information reprinted from http://www.thebreastway.com/index.php/how-it-all-works-breastology/physiology-of-breast-feeding-and-milk-let-down
6 Comments
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3/8/2013 03:08:40 pm

Very good tutorial and has good tips for mothers.
also gonna check other details from the link you provided.
Appreciable post.

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3/19/2013 04:08:13 pm

It is really advisable for mothers to follow these tips.

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visit link
5/8/2013 02:56:50 am

Guess Boston Marathon is one of the post happiest moments!)Thank you for this very useful Milk Production tip! Your solution will certainly be in help for mothers!

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Intan dhyaksari
7/9/2015 02:19:00 am

Hi, i had delayed post partum hemorrhagic.. (Ten days after delivery) i had 5 blood tranfusions because my Hemoglobin 7.1gr/dl now i had a low milk production.. I feel so depressed what should i do? Before severe bleeding i have much milk product for my baby. Thankyou

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Debbie
7/9/2015 02:56:10 am

I'm sorry you had this experience. I would contact daphne from the Breast Start directly. She will be able to help. Her link is above in the post

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711Kelab link
5/31/2022 12:08:54 am

Very good tips! Thanks for writing such an useful tips Daphne!
Looking forward to read more

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    Daphne is an RPN, IBCLC and Director of Precious Moments Babeez Dufferin KW

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