Here are some common causes of low milk supply in the first few weeks of nursing (low milk
supply after the first few weeks isn't the focus of this article, though some of the causes overlap), and simple solutions.
Not exact matches
The most common cause of unusually slow weight gain
after the
first few weeks or months is that the mother's milk
supply has decreased.
This unevenness is normal, and it's usually more noticeable during the
first few weeks after the birth of your baby when your milk
supply is still adjusting.
I am a
first time mom and thought my milk
supply was low in the
first few weeks after giving birth.
Things tend to even out
after the
first few weeks, when your milk
supply meets your baby's needs more precisely.
Solution: Your milk
supply is up to speed if baby's producing plenty of dirty diapers (eight to 10 wet ones and at least five poops a day for the
first few weeks) and he or she seems content
after feedings and is gaining weight.
Once your
supply is well - established
after the
first few weeks, you can try applying pressure to your breasts to stem the tide.
And stress, I didn't realize stress was such a component to milk
supply and getting baby to gain weight those
first few days and
weeks because my husband was deploying four
weeks after I had my baby, so I just had a C - section.
The
first few weeks after birth are the most important in terms of establishing your milk
supply.
During the
first few weeks after childbirth, it's important to get enough rest and establish your breast milk
supply.
Don't despair, an overabundant milk
supply usually only lasts the
first few weeks after your baby is born.
If you're having trouble nursing during those
first few weeks after you give birth, or your baby isn't able to nurse enough to build up your milk
supply, your caregiver may recommend renting this kind of pump.
All of this is to advertise HelloFlo's New Mom Kits, care packages stocked with
supplies (like pads, nipple cream, and leak - resistant underwear) to help a woman through the
first few weeks after childbirth.
A delayed production will mean that the 5.8 - inch OLED iPhone 8 will launch a
few weeks after the iPhone 7s and face
supply issues in the
first few weeks or months of its availability.