My baby is now 8 weeks and I used to feel reall engorged so I knew that I had adequate milk for her, but now they feel soft feedings and I was just wondering whether I still was producing enough milk for her and if they should be feeling soft now?
2006-08-08 20:26:43 · 11 answers · asked by littlemudpuppy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
At some point, you no longer feel any milk at all. When your baby was born, your breasts didn't know that you hadn't given birth to twins or even triplets, so they *overproduce*. That is what causes engorgement. After a period of time (it can be 2 weeks or a year), your body adjusts to the specific needs of your baby. You may worry that you have no milk because you feel nothing in there, you probably stop leaking, and you also may not be able to pump anything (or only small amounts). It is normal and a sign that things are going well.
2006-08-08 20:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have enough milk, don't you worry, every few weeks your baby will want to eat all day and that will build up your milk supply, you may feel engorged from time to time when she has a growth spurr, but other than that provided you are keeping well hydrated it's very normal... The engorgement you first felt, will be tamed down by a lot actually... unless you keep all day w/out feeding your baby... The little engorgements aren't all that bad. When baby starts eating solids, it will feel even softer, but you still ahev enough milk for your baby as long as she keeps on nursing. The growth spurrs can occur faster or slower, just watch the baby and let her enjoy the extra time at the breast.
2006-08-08 20:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're doing great, and you've gotten some good advice here! It's amazing, isn't it, that a breast full of milk can be soft just as it was when you weren't breastfeeding. I'd like to mention to you that the thing you want to watch for is if you notice a lump, or a hot place on a breast, or even see a streak of red on a breast, these are signs of mastitis. This breast infection is common in nursing mothers -- I've had it and so have many friends, and it's an unforgettable experience because it sounds like such a little thing but the infection lays a mother really low, like a terrible case of the flu! So, honey, if you get it, just try to catch the symptoms early and get antibiotics ASAP so you won't get terribly sick.
And congratulations on doing well with breastfeeding! That's a great accomplishment, and a wonderful gift to your child. You'll treasure the memories, too.
2006-08-08 20:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Nanette W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your baby is having at least six wet diapers a day and is gaining weight, she's getting enough milk (even if you don't feel engorged ...that's normal) Your body knows what to do now, it has had time to 'learn' how much milk to produce and isn't pumping out too little or too much.
Good job on the breastfeeding! Keep up the good work :)
2006-08-08 20:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Answers to Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally and completely normal. Your body has adjusted to her supply and demand and instead of being engorged and full of milk, your body makes the right amount of milk at the right time. Wait until you go back to work or are away for your baby all day, or your baby sleeps through a feeding or two. You will be engorged again.
As long as baby is voiding, stooling and gaining weight adequately, you have enough milk!
2006-08-08 20:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds perfectly normal. When your milk first comes in you usually have too much. Once your supply meets with your baby's demand the engorgement and leaking cease. Good job!
2006-08-09 01:10:45 · answer #6 · answered by all_my_armour_falling_down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are probably producing just enough milk for her. you get engorged at first because your body doesn't know how much milk your baby will need, but now your baby and your body have adjusted to each other. as she grows and feeds more, you'll probably get engorged again but your body just keeps readjusting... isn't nature great? :)
2006-08-08 20:39:42 · answer #7 · answered by hello_beautiful_222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby is at 15 weeks, and yes, we noticed that they were heaps full at first, and now she is worried about not producing enough milk. I think it is initial milk production to 'flush the system', with the immunity building milk first.
So don't worry, as that will only reduce milk suppy even more. Try feeding at shorter intervals, or pumping between feeds (to drain the breast, so as to promote more milk production).
2006-08-08 20:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fine if they feel soft, or empty even. your body makes the milk as it is needed so even when you feel empty your little one is still getting lots of milk out. also, when you are full the first milk that comes out is less fatty than the hind milk. the hind milk is very good for your baby so you shouldnt worry about feeling empty. just make sure your baby has enough wet diapers. i think around 6 a day is enough. check out La Leche League for more information.
2006-08-08 20:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by lakat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If shes not hungry after eating then you are doing just fine. You rbody is now making the right amount of milk to fulfill your little one. If she doesn't eat for an extended amount of time-say 4 hours instead of 2, then they may feel more engorged.
I would think say your normal-just watch her and make sure shes eating enough
2006-08-08 20:31:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋