I have really wanted to breast feed so am determined to keep soldiering on with it but I have some questions and concerns. Layla latched on well at the hospital after delivery and as far as I can tell has been latching on well and feeding. It's now been 4 days and I'm worried my milk is not coming in sufficiently. How long should it normally take? I'm worried she'll loose too much weight or become dehydrated I have been feeding on demand but the night time is becoming a really slog as she's constantly hungry as I don't think my milk supply has properly kicked in yet. I'm expressing between feeds but am producing very little. I substituted for the first time last night with 1 fluid oz of formula as she was still looking to be feed after an hour of breast feeding and she's not really weeing/pooing very often. I know I should avoid formula "top-ups" but I'm so worried she's not getting enough.
When do I start becoming concerned that I'm not producing enough and how do I know if she's getting enough. Also is there anything I can do to encourage better milk production?
Any advice or support would be very much appreciated
When do I start becoming concerned that I'm not producing enough and how do I know if she's getting enough. Also is there anything I can do to encourage better milk production?
Any advice or support would be very much appreciated