Diet, including fluid intake, is unlikely to affect breast engorgement, and there are no studies linking diet to the presence or absence of breast engorgement. The volume of milk that a lactating parent produces is primarily driven by the amount of milk that is removed from the breasts,[1] not by the dietary choices of the parent.[2]
How could diet affect breast engorgement?
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•Last Updated: May 16, 2025
Diet and fluid intake are unlikely to influence breast engorgement, and there are no studies connecting diet to this condition. The primary factor that affects milk production is the amount of milk removed from the breasts, rather than dietary choices.