Not exact matches
To learn more
about breastfeeding, you may enjoy these posts: Foremilk /
Hindmilk: Why All the Fuss?
If we had the power to eliminate just one misunderstood notion
about breastfeeding, it would be the concept of foremilk and
hindmilk!
If you are concerned
about whether your baby gets enough
hindmilk, please take note of how your baby is feeding at the breast rather than watching the time.
After you nurse your baby for
about 5 minutes, the
hindmilk begins to move forward.
For the pumped bottles, it may just be the foremilk /
hindmilk imbalance and there isn't anything to be done
about it.
This has never been so true as in the ongoing debate
about foremilk and
hindmilk and their impact on breastfeeding.
Confusion
about foremilk and
hindmilk has led to all sorts of uncertainty.
Sometimes healthcare providers get into the act, telling breastfeeding mothers they should watch the clock to make sure their baby breastfeeds «long enough to get the
hindmilk,» with the number of minutes recommended varying by adviserWhat do we really need to know
about foremilk and
hindmilk?
Research indicates that there is no reason to worry
about foremilk and
hindmilk or to coax a baby to feed longer.
If your baby is gaining weight and not overly fussy, don't worry
about foremilk and
hindmilk.
«Many moms worry
about not making enough
hindmilk.
If your baby is premature and in the hospital, you can talk the hospital staff
about collecting and feeding your preemie
hindmilk.
Every source told me
about foremillk and
hindmilk as you outlined in your post, Genevieve.
This FAQ on oversupply, and the FAQ on «Foremilk,
Hindmilk and Lactose» which is linked
about halfway through, can give you a lot more information on how to figure out if you have an oversupply, and what to do if you do.
We discuss more
about foremilk and
hindmilk in our book: Doulas» Guide to Birthing Your Way.