Can My Breast Milk Come Back In?

Visitor Question: I breast fed for about a month. I stopped and now my daughter is 6 months. If I started stimulating my breast and pumping and get her back to sucking, will my milk come back in?

Breastfeeding Magazine Response: It is usually easier to re-establish a milk supply if your child is less than 4 months old, but since you did breastfeed for a month, there is a very good chance that through the right steps that you COULD get your milk back.

Find helpful tips and tricks to help you through the process on our Relactation page.

Also, if possible, try to find a doctor or lactation consultant who supports your relactation efforts. This kind of support can help increase your chances of success!

Good luck!