DO YOU REALLY NEED A FREEZER STASH?

Chicagoland breastfeeding expert Dr. Cindy Rubin takes on the topic of the freezer stash in this blog article. The Internet and Social Media have made breastfeeding people think they need to build a freezer stash and that having an overly plentiful milk supply is desirable. Pumping to create a freezer stash signals your body to produce more milk than your baby needs at that moment. While this may seem beneficial, it can lead to issues if you're making a larger breast milk supply than your baby requires. Overproduction can result in blocked ducts, mastitis, nipple blebs, nipple pain, and general breast discomfort.