When does the whipped milk arrive?

When does the milky mount arrive after childbirth? What happens to your body in the first six days after the birth of the baby?

After giving birth, the motivating charge is through the roof but at the same time, especially those who have become mothers for the first time, are afraid of not being able to get milk.

Here’s what happens to your body in the first few hours and days of your baby’s life

Immediately after birth

The milk

Our bodies produce colostrum (yellowish in appearance) in small quantities. Colostrum is called ” the first milk “, it is a serous liquid, rich in immunoglobulins A and other cells of the immune system which perform an important function of protection of the child who does not yet have an immune system capable of defending him.

In addition to immunoglobulins and leukocytes, colostrum obviously contains water, other proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

The child

It often happens that as soon as it is born they put it on your lap and you will notice how it “climbs” up on you to reach the breast. It’s a beautiful feeling.

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You are tired but at the same time excited and the excitement of finally having the baby in your arms makes you forget the pain of the previous hours of labor

The first 12-24 hours after delivery

The milk

The baby takes about a teaspoon of colostrum with each “feeding”.

You may not necessarily see it but colostrum has everything the baby needs and in the right quantity for these very first hours of life.

The child

It is normal to sleep a lot. The birth and labor were definitely challenging for him too!

Feedings can be short and a little messy. In any case try to latch the baby every time he wakes up, take advantage of his instinct to latch and suck every 1-2 hours. You will see that it sticks, pauses, licks, savors, dozes…and then it hangs up again.

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The tiredness that had been overshadowed in the early hours by excitement will begin to surface. Try to rest while you are in the hospital!

The next 3-5 days

The milk

Milky whipped coming! It is normal for the milk to have a yellowish color at the beginning. Talk to a midwife or lactation consultant if the milk isn’t coming.

The child

Babies want to be latched on often and this helps the breasts produce milk. You will probably feed him at least 8-12 times in 24 hours. They don’t eat at set times but on request.

Because breast milk is much easier to digest than formula, breastfed babies eat more often than formula-fed babies.

The baby’s sucking rhythm is slow and long and you can hear him swallowing with a typical noise that you will learn to recognize.

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Your breasts are very full and you may need breast pads:

The first 4-6 weeks

The milk

Milk production stabilizes and adapts to the baby’s demand

The child

The baby’s stomach increases in size and therefore takes in more milk with each feeding.

Feedings become faster and the time between feeds may also increase.

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The body has become accustomed to breastfeeding, the breasts are softer and the breast pads  may no longer be needed.