UnityPoint Clinic - Express (North Crossing)

2134 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (San Marnan)

1655 East San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50702

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Viking Road)

1000 Brandilynn Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Waverly)

101 Cedar River Pkwy 101
Waverly, IA 50677

What is a let-down reflex?

A warm, heavy, tingling sensation that may occur with breastfeeding as breast milk increases and "lets down" to your baby.
Cells in the breast begin to squeeze so milk is pushed from the breast to baby.
Some mother's feel a let down and others do not feel this sensation.
Baby's sucking at the breast or crying, or maternal emotions may cause a let-down reflex to occur.
Most women will have 3-4 let-downs during a single feeding but some never feel them.
Stress or anger or fear can stop a let-down.
If you are leaking at an inconvenient time, stop the reflex with pressure by folding your forearms across your chest and pressing firmly against your breasts and nipples.

Please call Allen Hospital's Lactation Consultant with questions at (319) 235-3620.

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