The Phenomenon Of Hyperlation, Does It Really Make Mother And Baby Happy?

JAKARTA - The phenomenon of hyperlactication has become one of the trends that has recently been discussed among breastfeeding mothers to social media. Not a few of the mothers seem to be competing to stock breast milk (mother's milk) until they are hanging around and fill the refrigerator.

Hyperlactication is a condition when the milk production is excessive so that it goes far beyond the needs of the baby. In some cases, a mother can breastfeed up to 500 ml or deeper in one breastfeeding.

Although abundant milk production is often seen as an achievement, dr. Stephanie Clara, a lactation doctor from Eka Hospital Grand Family, said that breast milk is not the only measure of successful breastfeeding.

"Women often focus too much on the quantity of breast milk. In fact, our target is not that. The important thing is that children grow up well, are high according to age, and happy. Children can get breast milk according to their portion, that's enough," said dr. Stephanie in her media gathering in Jakarta, Friday, October 18, 2024.

In this case, pursuing breast milk is actually causing mothers to be trapped in pressure that is physically and mentally detrimental. In fact, it is more important for breastfeeding mothers to maintain a balance between the needs of the baby and their own body conditions.

Hyperlactication can pose both physical and emotional risks for mothers. Breasts that are too fast to full, even in just half an hour after breastfeeding can make mothers feel uncomfortable and prone to stress.

In addition, excessive breast milk production also requires high calorie and nutritional intake to maintain the balance of mother energy.

"Poor mother, because milk production drains calories. If too much, mother's nutrition can be eroded. So, mothers must eat nutritious food so that breast milk production is maintained," added dr. Stephanie.

Mothers with hyperlacticities are not only experiencing physical fatigue, but also at risk of experiencing psychological problems. Excess milk production can make mothers feel anxious or overwhelmed, especially if the breastfeeding process becomes more frequent and intense.

Babies can also experience difficulties because the flow of breast milk that is too heavy can cause them to choke or find it difficult to smoke comfortably.

This condition also affects the quality of sleep and rest for mothers. Because the breast is full quickly, the mother may feel the need to pump or breastfeed, so that the sleep pattern is disturbed and the energy is drained.

"For breastfeeding mothers, the most important thing is not how much breast milk is produced, but how babies grow healthy, their development is appropriate and happy, and mothers are maintained," concluded dr. Stephanie.

"For breastfeeding mothers, the most important thing is not how much breast milk is produced, but how babies grow healthy, their development is appropriate and happy, and mothers are maintained," concluded dr. Stephanie.

"For breastfeeding mothers, the most important thing is not how much breast milk is produced, but how babies grow healthy, their development is appropriate and happy, and mothers are maintained," concluded dr. Stephanie.

"For breastfeeding mothers, the most important thing is not how much breast milk is produced, but how babies grow healthy, their development is appropriate and happy, and mothers are maintained," concluded dr. Stephanie.

"For breastfeeding mothers, the most important thing is not how much breast milk is produced, but how babies grow healthy, their development is appropriate and happy, and mothers are maintained," concluded dr. Stephanie.

"It's okay"

"It's okay"

"It's okay"