Babies Tale

Whether you choose to breastfeed or not, your breasts will begin making and secreting milk. At first, they make colostrums, the perfect food for a new baby. Within two or three days the colostrum turns to milk. Sometimes when the milk “comes in,” your breasts become very engorged [full to the point of discomfort]. If you are breastfeeding, the best way to prevent excessive engorgement is to let your baby nurse frequently. If your baby is a sleeper or lazy nurser, you may relieve engorgement by expressing [forcing out] milk from your breasts, either by hand or with a breast pump.

If you have decided not to breastfed, effects will be made to reduce milk production. Cold packs, a well fitting bra, or medication may be used to slow down or prevent milk production. Usually within a few days, milk production stops.

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