Understanding Demand and Supply
At this stage, your milk supply is driven by demand. The more your baby nurses, the more milk your body produces. Growth spurts often bring increased feeding, which might feel like a step backward, but it’s a natural way to ensure your baby gets what they need.
Breasts may feel fuller during these spurts but soften again as your baby regulates your supply. This dynamic responsiveness is one of the incredible aspects of human milk!
Tips for You This Week
- Stay hydrated and nourished—your body is still healing and needs fuel.
- If pumping, mimic your baby’s feeding patterns to maintain supply.
- Be proud of yourself—you’re nourishing your baby with a perfect, ever-changing superfood!
Fun Fact:
Human milk and baby saliva combine to form hydrogen peroxide in quantities great enough to inhibit the growth of bacteria like salmonella and staphylococcus.
