Why is There No Let-down Reflex During Breastfeeding?

It is normal for breast milk to have no milk ejection reflex. This may be due to the fact that the mother's milk supply is not abundant, and generally, no special treatment is required. There is no need to worry too much about it.

It is not necessary for a milk ejection reflex to occur every time a child nurses. The milk ejection reflex typically only occurs when there is a surplus of milk. If the mother's milk supply is not abundant, there may be no milk ejection reflex when the child nurses. Therefore, mothers should not worry that the absence of a milk ejection reflex indicates a problem. Sometimes, there may not be a lot of milk on a particular day, resulting in the absence of a milk ejection reflex.

Mothers can usually judge when a milk ejection reflex is occurring, although sometimes the reflex may not be strong enough for them to feel it themselves. However, when a milk ejection reflex occurs while the child is nursing, they may start drinking more vigorously and breathing more rapidly. Mothers can try to sense the milk ejection reflex by observing these signs. If there is insufficient milk supply, there may be no milk ejection reflex, or it may be too small to be perceived.

If the milk ejection reflex is strong when it occurs, mothers may feel a tingling sensation. If they do not feel any sensation during breastfeeding and are concerned that their child may not be getting enough milk, they can try massaging their breasts before nursing. Using a warm towel to gently compress the breasts can help make breastfeeding easier and may promote the occurrence of the milk ejection reflex.