Mothers are taught that it is rare to have insufficient breast milk. But research shows delayed milk production affects at least 1 in 5 women in the first days of an infant’s life, which puts her child at risk of dehydration and underfeeding from exclusive breastfeeding. These complications can result in jaundice, low blood sugar, dehydration and hypernatremia, all threats to the newborn brain. Learn your risks for delayed onset of breast milk supply. Almost all feeding complications can be prevented with close monitoring for signs of hunger and insufficient feeding and supplementation when breast milk is not enough until breast milk supply is sufficient.
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