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Knowing what to expect can help you feel at ease with breastfeeding. This is as true when your baby is older as when she was a newborn.

Will my baby get enough milk before my milk “comes in”?


Your Newborn's Stomach - Day 1-10

The chart below shows the average size of a newborn's stomach and how much milk it can hold at birth. Now you can see why your colostrum, or early milk, is more than enough to fill your newborn's tummy.

But there is more. Researchers have found that on Day 1, the newborn's small stomach does not stretch to hold more, as it will even a day later.

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Does it matter how often I breastfeed during the first days?


It is exciting to finally meet your baby! Do you wonder how breastfeeding works during the first few days? Here are the basics from birth to Day 4.

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Why are the first weeks of breastfeeding so intense?


Be prepared. This is a time of intense breastfeeding. Here are breastfeeding basics from Day 4 to Week 6.

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Is it true breastfeeding gets faster and easier after 6 weeks?

Now breastfeeding gets faster and easier. Here are the basics from 6 weeks to 6 months.

 

 

 

 

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Will I still make milk after my baby starts other foods?


Your milk still matters to your baby. And it feels great to see your breastfeeding baby thrive. Here are the basics from 6 to 12 months.

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