1. It’s common to hear the phrase – “the breastmilk hasn’t come in”. But the use of the phrase is incorrect. In most cases, women produce colostrum, or first milk, during the initial days following childbirth. Colostrum is a thick, milky substance rich in antibodies, which precedes the production of actual breast milk. The body usually starts to produce breastmilk a couple of day’s time after giving birth.
2. No, the size of the breast does not affect milk supply. Most women produce enough milk as per their baby’s needs irrespective of their breast size. Small-breasted women can produce an oversupply of milk while some large-breasted women may have a tough time producing plentiful.
3. Most women commonly worry if they are producing enough milk. You can take note of a few signs such as: If your newborn has 7 to 8 wet nappies per day If your breasts feel full between feeds and drain after nursing If your baby is steadily gaining weight each week If your baby appears to require his next feed after a realistic gap (about 2 to 3 hours) Please note – Breasts feeling full between feeds and draining after nursing will be dependent from mother to mother. Similarly, baby requiring his next feed after a realistic gap will depend from baby to baby. Some babies also cluster feed during growth spurts.
4. Moderation should be the guiding principle when it comes to eating foods while breastfeeding. opt for a well-balanced diet. Refrain from food items that are likely to prompt bloating as they can make your baby colicky. Drink ample amounts of water, fresh juices, and soups.
5. Newborn babies at times become jaundiced due to high bilirubin levels causing a yellow tinge to appear in their eyes and skin. In some cases, jaundice can get worse owing to poor breastmilk supply or insufficient nursing during the baby’s early weeks after birth. This leads to extreme weight loss and dehydration. In the case of such instances, nursing moms should seek a doctor’s help to make their breastfeeding more effective.
6. Breastfeeding moms need not stop nursing even when they fall sick. Certain situations may warrant discontinuation like active tuberculosis, HIV, untreated brucellosis, chemotherapy for cancer, taking illicit drugs, herpes lesions on the breast, etc. But simply having a fever or cold should not be a cause to stop nursing unless you’re advised by a doctor to do otherwise.
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