Patient's question:
I just had a baby, and I think I don't have enough milk. I'm only getting my breasts engorged very infrequently now, and the baby isn't getting enough to eat. Each time my breasts get engorged, they are very painful. During lactation, my breasts get engorged every four or five hours. I want to know how often it's normal for breasts to get engorged?Doctor's answer:
How long does it take for milk to come in? This varies from person to person. Some people's milk comes in within 1-2 hours, while others may not see any milk for a whole day. Currently, you mentioned that your milk comes in every 5-6 hours, which is okay. Your milk supply isn't too low, nor is it too high. You can try feeding your baby more breast milk to increase your milk production. Eating foods that help boost milk supply can also promote milk secretion. Breast milk typically comes in around 2 to 4 hours after birth. If you experience frequent engorgement during the postpartum period, it indicates a relatively high milk supply. It's recommended to breastfeed on demand after giving birth.