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Many mothers feel milk "let down" just from hearing their baby cry — the oxytocin reflex can be triggered by sight, sound and even thought. Stress and pain can do the opposite and block let‑down.
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Many mothers feel milk "let down" just from hearing their baby cry — the oxytocin reflex can be triggered by sight, sound and even thought. Stress and pain can do the opposite and block let‑down.
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