UNDERSTANDING HOW MUCH BREAST MILK BABIES NEED OVER TIME

Worries about milk supply are common during the postpartum period, especially for new parents trying to anticipate their baby’s changing needs over their first year. A common belief is that as babies grow throughout their first year, they will need more and more milk. This can feel daunting if your feeding goals include exclusively feeding your baby human milk. Thankfully, this is not the reality. Let’s break down how breast milk needs evolve, what you can expect, and how your body is actually designed to adapt to these changes.