30/03/2023
💦 Building up your milk supply 💦
💜 Did you know?
💜 Around 2 to 4 days after birth you may notice that your breasts become fuller. This is often referred to as your milk "coming in".
🌸 Your milk will vary according to your baby's needs. Each time your baby feeds, your body knows to make more milk for the next feed. The amount of milk you make will increase or decrease depending on how often your baby feeds.
💦 Feed your baby as often as they want and for as long as they want. This is called responsive feeding. In other words, responding to your baby's needs. It's also known as on-demand or baby-led feeding.
💜 In the beginning, it can feel like you're doing nothing but feeding. But gradually you and your baby will get into a pattern and the amount of milk you produce will settle down.
⚠️ It's important to breastfeed at night because this is when you produce more hormones (prolactin) to build up your milk supply.
❤️ In the early weeks, before you and your baby have become comfortable with breastfeeding, "topping up" with formula milk or giving your baby a dummy can lower your milk supply.
