RISK FACTORS, SIGNS & SYMPTOMS & INVESTIGATIONS & DIAGNOSIS
RISK FACTORS
Low milk supply causes:
- Hypothyroidism
Pituitary necrosis (Sheehan syndrome)
- Postpartum haemorrhage
- Combined hormonal contraception
- Nicotine
- Alcohol
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
- Breast pain
- Nipple pain
- Low milk supply
- Oversupply
INVESTIGATIONS & DIAGNOSIS
- Observation of breastfeeding by a trained professional
- Swabs if indicated