where's my let down reflex gone....

[nickymorris]

Weirdly today I haven't been aware of my let down reflex at all. DS (5.5 mo) has fed seemingly normally but whereas I always used to get a very strong and tingly let-down today I didin't feel it at all in either breast...

Is this anything to worry about?

[NotQuiteCockney]

I used to have a really spiky let-down reflex, particularly in my early days BFing DS2. And then it stopped hurting. Thankfully.

If you weren't letting down, trust me, your DS would let you know!

[whomovedmychocolate]

Your prolactin levels go down at about four months when your milk supply has settled down - you may also find your boobs feel empty - they aren't. But your boobs are perfectly calibrated for your little one. Don't worry

[nickymorris]

Sounds logical thank you.
I have also thought that boobs feel emptier but wasn't worrying about that yet - and now definitely won't

[callmeovercautious]

agree with wmmc - the letdown is less and less recognisable as time goes on. Same with boobs being so full and large!

[fledtoscotland]

I havent felt my let-down reflex for about a month now (been feeding 21weeks ) and my boobs only feel really full when DS2 is due a feed and he generally wakes within 5 mins of me recognising the full feeling so i totally agree with whomovedmychocolate saying that they are perfectly calibrated to your LO