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What physical changes will I notice about my breasts when I begin breastfeeding?
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Joy Anderson
Dietitian, Nutritionist
Joy is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist, as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has a special interest in … View Profile
In the first couple of days, you may not notice much difference. Your breasts will be making colostrum. This first milk is low in volume and ideally suited to your newborn baby's needs. Let him/her feed frequently to get the colostrum. When you milk ‘comes in’, your breasts are likely to become larger, heavier and warmer. Colostrum will gradually change into mature breastmilk. Feeding your baby frequently will reduce the chances of your breasts becoming engorged (uncomfortably full) and also help to bring in a good milk supply. Over time, your breasts will settle down and not always feel so full but usually remain larger than before pregnancy for the time they are making milk.
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