Why Stress May Be Blocking Your Milk Supply (And What to Do Instead)
Apr 12, 2025If you’ve been struggling with low milk supply, you’ve probably heard the usual advice:
"Just pump more."
"Stick to a strict schedule."
"Add extra sessions at night."
But what if the real issue isn’t how often you pump?
👉🏻 It’s how your nervous system feels.
In this short 7-minute video, I explain why being stuck in survival mode can quietly block your body's ability to produce milk — even when you’re "doing everything right."
When your body feels stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, it shifts into protection mode — prioritizing survival over creation.
That means less energy for digestion, immune function, and, yes — even milk production.
Milk supply thrives when your body feels safe.
Milk flows when your mind, body, and nervous system are working together in a state of calm, connection, and trust.
🌸 You don't have to live trapped by stress.
🌸 You don't have to force your body into producing more.
🌸 You can heal — naturally, mindfully, and sustainably.
So, how can you start helping your body feel safe again?
Here’s one simple practice to start self-regulating today:
🌿 The 3-Minute Nervous System Reset:
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Pause before your next feeding or pumping session.
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Place one hand on your heart, one hand on your belly.
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Breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, and breathe out for 6 seconds.
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As you breathe out, gently say to yourself: "I am safe. I am supported. My body knows how to nourish."
Do this for just 3 minutes.
You don’t need perfection — just a moment of reconnection.
The more often you practice, the more your body learns it’s safe to create again.
Feeling inspired to start your healing journey?
I created a free guide to help you support your milk supply naturally — without excessive pumping, medications, or stress.
👉🏻 [Download Your Free MILK Supply Healing Starter Guide Here]
You’re not broken.
You’re powerful.
And your body deserves to be supported — not pushed harder.
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