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PCOS, renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) is a highly diverse endocrine spectrum. I will use both acronyms interchangeably in this post. I will also use IR for insulin resistant and NON-IR for non insulin-resistant PCOS/PMOS. PMOS affects one in eight women so if you are reading this as a mom with PCOS, you are not alone. Low milk supply can be an issue in select moms with PMOS. IR PCOS - PMOS Moms with Insulin-Resistant PCOS aka IR-PCOS often face milk supply challenges due to mammary glandular hypoplasia (underdeveloped glandular tissue) or localized insulin resistance i n the mammary glands, which can impede milk synthesis.  This informational blog shows the protocols researched that may help moms with insulin resistant PMOS vs those with Non-IR PMOS to help with milk supply.  Research shows that moms with IR-PMOS usually experience mammary hypoplasia. The physical signs can be seen in shape, spacing, asymmetry, areolar differences and insufficient pre...

Babies don't come with an instruction manual.  Moms and caregivers may benefit from some advice on introducing a bottle and how to bottle feed a breastfed baby when at work or whenever the need arises. #1.  Introduce the Bottle at 6-8 Weeks This time frame is optimal because it allows enough time for mom and baby to establish a good latch and breastfeeding rhythm.  Waiting longer than 6-8 weeks can sometimes make it more difficult for baby to want to transition from breast to bottle.  The goal is to use this window of opportunity so that baby goes back and forth from breast to bottle seamlessly.   #2.  Choose the Bottle with Intention The intention behind choosing a bottle is that the nipple is silicone with a wide triangle shape so that baby opens wide simulating the same latch as they would on the breast. Some recommended bottles and nipples are Spectra, Evenflo Balance , Lansinoh Naturalwave , and Pigeon .  Glass bottles allow the fat in breast...