Is there a set amount of days after birth? Im still not producing alot 2 days later.
2007-08-07 03:57:40 · 18 answers · asked by quikv8@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You will produce colostrum for the first few days. Then the milk will come in. The more you nurse the more milk you will produce. Don't worry, unless your doctor has told you otherwise the colostrum is all the baby needs for the first few days. If you supplement the baby with formula it will be harder to get your milk established. Breast milk works on supply and demand. The more you nurse the baby the more milk you will produce. The first few weeks you will probably be nursing about every 2 hours.
2007-08-07 04:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by kat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What you have now will satisfy the baby. Keep putting the baby to breast, and it will stimulate your body to produce more milk.
My daughter was in the NICU for 3 days, so I pumped at first. I got literally NOTHING for the first couple of days (the baby is more efficient though, so had I been nursing she would have been fine). On the 3rd day, I got a couple of ounces at one time. After that, I nursed and supplemented if she was still hungry, since the nurses had been filling her with formula and she was used to a big meal. By the 4th day, she had stopped needing the formula, and on the 5th day after delivery my milk came in so strong that I was engorged and in a lot of pain.
Some women take 7-10 days to get their "real" milk. Don't worry if it takes a while - your baby is getting everything he/she needs right now as long as you are nursing every time he/she is hungry!
Congratulations!
2007-08-07 04:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just wanted to say that the comment that someone made about that you might need to supplement with formula is INCORRECT. Supplementing would decrease your milk production and sabotage the nursing relationship between you and your baby. If you can be with your baby at all times it is best not to supplement at all, but if that is not the case, it is best to wait at least 6 weeks before allowing any supplementation. Don't worry, your child is getting just what they need right now and will continue to get customized milk that is perfect for their age and development as long as you nurse them. For example, the colostrum they get at first is made specifically for the needs of a newborn, the 3-month old milk is composed of what a 3-month old needs, and the 9-month old milk is just right for their development. Isn't that so amazing. Technology has never been able to duplicate the perfection of nature in the breast milk arena.
2007-08-07 04:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mom2Skippy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My milk didnt come in for nearly 6 days. 3 days is average.
Just allow the baby to nurse all the time, accept the fact that you'll spend most of your day layingin bed nursing. The stimulation will produce more milk. And the constant nursing will make sure the baby gets all it needs.
2007-08-07 04:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You have enough milk to feed your baby now! Your baby doesn't need much milk right now. The little bit of colostrum you are producing is plenty for him. As long as you keep on breastfeeding him on demand whenever he is hungry and don't give him any bottles your body should make as much milk as he needs.
2007-08-07 11:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body will produce enough to feed baby. You are producing colustrum right now which is key for newborns to have. Usually a mother's milk comes in within 2-4 days and believe me you will know!!! Your breasts will only produce enough to feed baby..
2007-08-07 04:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by Johanna K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are feeding direct on the breast your baby will be getting enough as long as you leave baby on until the baby releases then offer the other breast, your milk supply increases to suit the baby so its important you let baby dictate when s/he has had enough.
Expressing milk isnt reccomended in the early weeks. Milk comes in around day 2 or three after baby is born and increases/decreases to suit baby.
congratulations by the way
2007-08-07 04:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your body, every1 is different. In my mom's side of the family for example, they didnt have breastmilk until one week after giving birth. On my dad's side all the woman breastfead on the same day of delivery. I've done research and they say a anything between the day of conception and one week is normal. Relax, this will help you, when you're nervous you tend to give less milk.
2007-08-07 04:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by YE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no set amount. Everyone is different. At just 2 days, do not give up!!! Brest milk is best for baby. Milk should come between 3-5 days.
2007-08-07 04:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by julia j 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just keep on feeding.. the first milk( colostrum is important, your milk will come in on it's own in about 3 days or so. you will know it. your breast will feel reallly heavy.. also if you pump and save, freeze the milk ( in between feedings, for later use) you will produce more.
good luck and congrats on the baby!!
2007-08-07 04:03:15 · answer #10 · answered by mina 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋