Making More Milk
Lisa Marasco & Diana West
2019
This practical, research-based guide is focused on understanding and increasing milk production. It covers the biology of lactation, common causes of low supply, and tailored strategies for building or restoring milk volume. The book empowers readers with knowledge about hormones, latch, milk removal, and supplementation options.
Why It’s Included:
Low milk supply is one of the most distressing and misunderstood breastfeeding challenges. This book offers nuanced, non-judgemental support while helping families make informed choices. It aligns with our philosophy of combining biological understanding with emotional care — recognising both the science and the lived experience.
Who It’s For:
Ideal for parents concerned about milk supply, as well as breastfeeding counsellors and IBCLCs seeking a deeper understanding of lactation challenges. A go-to resource for situations involving supplementation, relactation, or complex feeding plans.
“This second edition reinforces the title’s place as the definitive text on how milk productions works, why it occasionally doesn’t and how mothers and health professionals can work toward the common goal of maximising the intake of breastmilk while supporting the potential need for supplementation in the short- or long-term. Respectful, informative and evidence-based.”
Further Reading:
– Breastfeeding Answers – Nancy Mohrbacher
– Breastfeeding Doesn’t Need to Suck – Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
