Topic Overview
Hindmilk makes up the last two-thirds of the milk in each breast. It
contains more fat than the rest of the milk, called foremilk, so it is rich in
calories and nutrients. It is important for babies to breastfeed long enough
on one breast to get the hindmilk.
To get to the hindmilk, breastfeeding (or pumping) should continue
on one breast until it is emptied. This usually requires at least 10 to 20
minutes of breastfeeding per breast.
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Women's Health
www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/index.html
La Leche League International
www.llli.org
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Current as ofNovember 21, 2017