Last Reviewed: September 2011
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Milk supply
When will I start to have breast milk? Will I be able to make enough for my baby?
During the later part of your pregnancy your breasts make a special milk called colostrum. When your baby is born you already have colostrum in your breasts and it is all your baby needs in the first few days of life. After two to five days, your breasts will feel fuller and begin to make more breast milk. You should breastfeed your baby within the first hour after birth. Letting your baby suckle often with a good latch will help you to make more milk. Most mothers are able to make more than enough breast milk to feed their baby. See Getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
Where can I get help with breastfeeding?
Please see the section on Breastfeeding services for places to get help.
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