Downward Cycle of Supplementing

Mothers who do not know about or understand an important law of nature - "Supply and Demand" - often doubt their ability to produce 'enough' milk for their baby.  They are rarely told that most all mothers are able to produce enough milk for twins (from day one)! This doubt leads to supplementing or "topping up" with formula.

The result is a DECREASE in her supply!  Exactly what she wants to avoid!

The first milk (called colostrum) comes in DRIPS AND DROPS.  It is highly concentrated and packed with lots of really good things that newborns need to stay healthy.  Newborn tummies are really tiny (about the size of a hazelnut).  Colostrum comes in the perfect proportion for a tiny tummy!

Breastmilk is designed to be easily digested (unlike formula). Breastfed babies need to be fed often.  The more often the baby is fed, the more milk it's mother will make ..... Supply and Demand!!  Nurse your infant frequently ~ Move Milk to make More Milk! 

A mother's milk supply takes about 6 weeks to establish.  This is the same amount of time it takes the mother to recover from birth and for her uterus to shrink back to its pre-pregnant size and position.  Be patient and.....

MOVE MILK