How to Start Milk Production Earlier

You could always pump after you baby eats so your breast think you have twins...

that might help

A. J

Both my OB and my pediatrician said my milk would come in faster with the second, and it did. I had my first on a Monday night, and my milk came in on Friday afternoon, so 5 days later. I had my second Tuesday morning, and my milk was in by Thursday at noon. Both were c-sections, but my first came after my water broke and I went into labor on my own, while my second was a scheduled c. So, I wouldn't worry too much - it should come in faster on its own!

The single most important thing you can do is frequent feeding - do NOT go longer than 3 hours without nursing your baby. I am a mom/baby nurse - and babies are going to be hungry around 24 hours old when they are nursing and they will start to loose weight - all normal. Your milk should come in in 2-3 days - 5 days is a long time. I tell mommies watch your baby NOT the clock to know when to feed - any restlessness, rooting activity - don't wait for crying. Room in with your baby.

I was induced with 4 of my 5 children and never had a problem with my milk coming in. It did come in faster with the 2nd and on. I nursed on demand for the first month or so. After that it was about every two hours. My 5th child was given a bottle in the hospital due to low blood sugar and she didn't really latch on good until the 2nd day, but after that she did fine.

I agree with the other post that your milk should come in a LOT quicker with the second one. Ask your doctor or lactation consultant about taking Fenugreek. It helped me when I needed a "boost" with milk production...it might help getting it started quicker. Good luck - having trouble breastfeeding (or any feeding issues) can be so emotional!!!

Your milk typically comes in faster and in larger quantities with the second. My milk came in after 3 days with my second. Even before it was fully in, I definitely had more than I did with my first! That should help too...

Hi A., hopefully you will not have problems this time around...but if you do but her on the breast right after she is born if possible. The sooner the better. I agree with pumping after she has eaten, your body will begin to produce more milk if it feels there is a greater need for it. One word of caution, DO NOT start pumping before the baby is born. Stimulating your breasts before you have given birth can actually cause you to go into labor early. Hope this helps, and best wishes!