Breastfeeding Questions

The first few days after birth are an incredible time of transition for both you and your baby. Your body is learning to make milk, and your baby is learning how to feed. These early days, especially the first 72 hours, set the stage for your milk supply in the weeks and months to come. What’s Happening in Your Body During pregnancy, your breasts begin making colostrum , the thick, golden milk often called “liquid gold.” After birth, hormones signal your body to begin produci

I got a call the other day from a mama that was asking why one breast was bigger than the other and could she do anything to change it. Many women notice that one breast makes more milk—or that the baby prefers one side over the other. Many breastfeeding mothers have one breast that makes more than the other. This is completely normal, but it can sometimes leave you wondering why  it happens and what  to do about it. Many women have one breast that is slightly larger than the