When Does Oversupply Happen?

A mother's milk supply usually adjusts to her baby's needs after about 4 weeks of breastfeeding. Some mothers continue to make more milk than the baby requires, and this is known as 'oversupply'. Oversupply can make breastfeeding difficult for both mother and baby.

How do I know if I have oversupply?

What are some signs of oversupply? Baby is restless during the feeding, may cry or pull off and on the breast. Baby may arch or stiffen, often with painful cries. Each feeding feels like a struggle or battle.

What is considered oversupply?

A pump in place yields >5 oz from both breasts combined. Sometimes, the baby is satisfied on one breast and that breast still feels full. ... Oversupply is, in 24 hours, producing more milk than the baby eats.