And the reason for this is. . . ?
And the reason for this is. . . ?
My wife was unable to produce adequately to feed our twins. Since they were hospitalized for 12 weeks due to prematurity, we thought the decreased production may have been due to being forced to use a breastpump. We thought that if the boys were able to suckle directly, it might improve. Unfortunately, our next child proved this not to be the case. Even with the singleton, she was unable to produce a significant amount beyond the first week or so, once his demands started to increase.
My mom was unable. Sometimes it's not about making a choice but rather a physical inability to produce milk.
Breast milk production is a result of the action of certain hormones within the body, particularly prolactin. If the mother's hormone levels are not sufficient to milk production, then she will not be able to breast feed. It is possible for a woman to be unable to breast feed, regardless of her intention.