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If i press my breast, no milk comes out except for pressing nipples and aerola area. does it mean low supply of milk?

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Dr. Marina Armendariz answered

Breast milk: No it does not mean low milk supply. Milk is expressed by suction of the nipple, either from the baby nursing or from using a breast pump.

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Answered 5/6/2019

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Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered

Breast milk supply: Pressing the breast after having nursed your baby may not produce milk at all. However, if it's been a couple hours after nursing, your supply may be deficient.

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

If i press my breast, no milk comes out except for pressing nipples and aerola area. does it mean low supply of milk?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marina Armendariz answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered

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