12/29/2025
The first few days post birth can be so tricky! And they are different from the weeks that follow.
If you’re in the hospital or just recently gotten home and are having a hard time latching baby, here are four steps I suggest you take moving forward:
1.) give yourself a moment! You just went through something spectacularly and wonderfully traumatic. Your body is already under stress related to recovery, let’s remember to breathe deeply and eat well and often and roll those shoulders back and down. 💆🏽♀️
2.) Milk removal- when baby latches he/she is removing milk and feeding herself in one step. Here we will break it down into two steps. In the first couple of days you will have colostrum, which is more easily removed with your hands. Get started, and attempt to be consistent. You can use a pump if you prefer. ✋🏽
3.) feed that baby! Anything you collect counts- I do mean *anything! Offer what you collect, which will be small amounts at first, AS IT SHOULD BE! If there are concerns baby isn’t getting enough, consider donor milk if it’s available to you, or formula and start with small amounts. 🥄
4.) call for help! In the hospital nurses and lactation consultants are often available, and if not, reach out to a local specialist who may be able to come out to your home or offer a clinic appointment soon after discharge. ☎️
How to hand express?
Is my baby getting enough?
How much donor milk/formula is too much?
Need an appointment?
I’m right here and I’m ready for you! 🙋🏽♀️🤲🏽
