Also, how much milk should I be producing at a time if I am pumping? (in ounces). I am new at this and have no lactation consultant. I am looking for one but live in a very small town! Is it possible for breast milk to be too watery for my infant?
2006-11-01 08:04:32 · 14 answers · asked by mandylee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The wonderful thing about breast milk is that its unique to your baby. It has just what your baby needs and it changes to adapt to the babys changing needs. Make sure you eat healthy and take your prenatal vitamins too!
2006-11-01 08:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your initial milk is always gonna look watery because the thicker, whiter, more nutrient filled milk has yet to work its way down. It's being produced in the milk ducts way in the back toward the top, sides and even near your underarm. I have a 5 week old and the same thing happened to me and this is what my lactation consultant told me. The longer you pump, you'll notice that the milk turns whiter. As far as pumping, you should probably be pumping out around 1 to 1½ ounces from each side. Thats all the baby needs now every 3-4 hours. :)
p.s. your baby is about to hit a growth spurt so pump as much as you can without causing harm :)
2006-11-01 08:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by A.J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't. It really really isn't.
I know it looks water compared to cows milk, but guess what? You aren't a cow. After the fat seperates to the top it will be almost clear, and there may not be much fat on top because a breastpump is not the same as a baby and babies do not need much fat in their milk because they eat more often than say cows, they definitly need less fat then den animals such as wolves. Look at monkies they hang their momma all day and can take a nip whenever they want. I don't pump anymore otherwise I would take a pic of what it looks like when it seperates. Maybe I will try to pump some later for you. Baby just fed.
If your baby is making enough wet and poopy diapers, is alert and healthy looking and gaining over time you are fine. Your milk is all your baby needs and your body will make your milk the way your baby needs it.
Why are you pumping? If your baby drinks directly from the breast they are able to regulate how much water vs fat is in the milk they drink. Plus pumping is way less efficient or effective than baby!
Contact La Leche League. They will answer your questions via e-mail. They have forums. They also may know of any local LCs they will obvioulsy be able to point you to the nearest LL leader.
Also remember that a babies stomach is the size of their hand OR SMALLER (like a chickpea the first day of life) at that age, so your breasts need only produce that amount of milk at any given point. Probably less than 2 oz would fill your baby up to the top!
And here is a tip passed on to me from several other breastfeeding moms. If it has been more than a 1/2 hour and your baby is fussing they routing/fussing etc. They are PROBABLY hungry. Most very young babies do not mind a dirty diaper, they don't really cry unless they are extremely cold or extremely warm, mostly what makes them cry is hunger.
Cluster feeding and CONSTANT nursing are also likely to happen from time to time as your baby first builds up your supply and later hits growth spurts.
Here are some REPUTABLE sources of info about breastfeeding:
http://www.llli.org
http://www.kellymom.com
http://www.askdrsears.com/
http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml
2006-11-01 08:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, at first breastmilk is a little watery when the baby first starts nursing , to satisfy thirst and then through the course of the feeding it thickens to satisfy hunger and that is why you should completely drain one breast before moving on to the next one.
They have lactation consultants on line and on the phone.
You should produce enough to satisfy your baby. The more you pump the more you will produce. Your milk is on a supply and demand system. I wouldnt recommend pumping right now, I would wait until you are well established in your nursing routine to try to produce more. I have successfully nursed 2 children. I nursed my first one for 10 months and my second is almost 9 months and still nursing!
Good luck to you I hope you have success in your breastfeeding!
2006-11-01 08:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by mairee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your breastmilk is perfect for your baby.
It starts out kind of thin and watery and changes to richer, fattier milk towards the end of the feeding. This is why, when you pump and let it sit out, you may see the milk separate.
There is no specific amount that you "should" be pumping and you should know that pumping is NOT an indicator of supply. Your baby can always get more than you can pump as long as baby is latched on right.
Have you checked into La Leche League in your area?
2006-11-01 09:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO the first fluid that comes out is fore milk which is a thirst quenching drink followed by hind milk which is calorie rich and satisfies baby's hunger. the body will only produce what baby needs so if baby drinks 4 ounces the body will generate the same next time . feed on demand and baby will be fine. for more help and support contact www.lalecheleague.org.uk or www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or the association of breastfeeding mothers. or breastfeeding network support line 0870 900 8787
2006-11-01 08:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY IS THIS TRUE! it takes awile for white milk to come in,what your baby is getting right now is THE BEST for it! full of all kinds of amunities your baby needs,,,please don,t asume it is starving as it isn,t GoD made this for them this way!! to help protect there health now and in the future,,,you are doing your child a great thing by brest feeding.. Please keep it up you are doing NOTHING wrong and that watery substance has more vitamins then one can imagine,I SWEAR,ask your dr,health dept,etc ,,,some hospitals nearby may be able to hook you up with a wet nurse or or program like it to amswer your questions..good luck momma youve already got off on the right foot making this choice...forever love
2006-11-01 08:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ur daughter is fine, she is'nt showing any signs of being ill or not feeling well then u should not b worried. i never heard anyone catching the infection just by the bad smell. And who ever told u, that u should cover the baby from head to toe just for protecting her from germs/infections, is absolutely wrong. You should dress ur baby according to the weather and that's it. I cant imagine covering my baby all over in 40 degrees heat.
2016-05-23 05:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mairee is right,so is momma2min
Here are some links
http://www.lalecheleague.com/membership.html
The La Leche League offer great help and advice with breastfeeding.
La Leche League (0845 120 2918) and NCT (0870 444 8708).U.K.
http://www.lalecheleague.com/membership.html Will help you find your local group worldwide.
2006-11-01 09:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by mesmerized 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but try this website it's La Leche League and they have very nice people to help you out and answer your questions. It's also free! www.lalecheleague.org
2006-11-01 08:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by micamouse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋