want to share some of the things i read online to prep myself.. thou 2nd pregnancy, celeste is my first baby [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] im also a learning mom.. like anyone, i know i will panic and a lot of uncertainties.. so instead of scaring myself, i decided to surf a bit and prep myself for my bb's first few days..
* Colostrum is the yellowish breastmilk that is produced in the first few days after baby's birth and before normal lactation begins. Colostrum is especially rich in nutrients and antibodies, and is the perfect food for a newborn baby. Even if you have decided to use formula rather than breastmilk, you may wish to breastfeed your newborn for at least a few days after birth, so that he or she can receive the antibody protection and nutritional benefits offered by colostrum.
* Foremilk is the milk which is first drawn during a feeding. It is generally thin and lower in fat content, satisfying the baby's thirst and liquid needs.
* Hindmilk is the milk which follows foremilk during a feeding. It is richer in fat content and is high in calories. The high fat and calorie content of this milk is important for your baby's health and continuing growth. Make sure to let your baby drain one breast before moving on to the other, to ensure that she receives all the benefits of both foremilk and hindmilk.
it's impossible to know the precise amount of milk that your baby gets at each feed. The most reassuring signs that your baby is getting enough nourishment in the early days include the passing of meconium, the sticky, greeny substance that has built up in your baby's intestines, followed by yellow or mustard-coloured stools after a day or two. Babies urinate very little in the first few days.
from a book that i read, try to bf bb on one breast for a longer time as the bb might be still feeding on ur foremilk.. the bb will be filled after drinking ur hindmilk which is the milk that is giving ur bb the necessary nutrition.
