The First 72 Hours of Breastfeeding: What No One Tells You

H1 — The First 72 Hours of Breastfeeding: What No One Tells You

H2 — Day 1: Colostrum is Enough

Your baby’s stomach is the size of a marble.
They don’t need ounces—they need drops.
Colostrum is a thick, golden milk packed with antibodies and immune protection. Even small feeds offer full nutrition.

Signs of a normal Day 1:

• Baby sleeps a lot

• Baby feeds often, but briefly

• Very little milk visible

👉 This is not “low supply.”
This is biology.

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H2 — Day 2: Cluster Feeding Arrives

Many mothers panic during Day 2 because feeding seems constant.
This is the baby’s programming to switch on milk production.

Cluster feeding = stimulating prolactin.

It’s not failure. It’s calibration.

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H2 — Day 3–4: Milk “Comes In”

You may feel:

• Full breasts

• Warmth

• Swelling

• Tenderness

This transition from colostrum → transitional milk is normal.

Helpful tips:

• Warm compress before feeding

• Massage toward the nipple

• Feed frequently

• Avoid skipping feeds

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H2 — When should you worry?

Seek help if:

• Baby hasn’t peed in 24h

• Baby doesn’t latch at all

• Severe fever or flu symptoms

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H2 — Remember this

The first 72 hours are not a test.
They are the beginning of a partnership.

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H2 — Want a complete guide?

👉 Download the SOS Breastfeeding Guide inside the Milk Matters Masterclass.