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Search this site Search all sites Search. Go to whole of WA Government Search. Open search bar Open navigation Submit search. Healthy living. Facebook Youtube Twitter. Home Healthy living Signs your breast milk is flowing. If your baby is feeding well and frequently, this should pass without problems. Leaky breasts are very common in the early days of breastfeeding, once your milk has come in.
Leaking usually settles down after six weeks or so. Sometimes when your milk comes in, it really comes in! You may have a temporary oversupply for the first few weeks but it should settle down soon. Your baby may cough and splutter with the force of your let down, vomit as soon as she is moved after feeds, and have an uncomfortable tummy or explosive, frothy, greenish poos. All this suggests you may have too much milk , but this issue may resolve itself as soon as your breasts adjust to their new job.
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Share this content. Cathy Garbin, child health nurse, midwife and lactation consultant: For seven years, Cathy was a Research Associate with the renowned Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group, while supporting breastfeeding mothers in their homes and in hospitals.
The mum of two still works with families, and also conducts study days for healthcare professionals and speaks at international conferences. However, breastfeeding can be pretty uncomfortable in the beginning. Breastfeeding relieves that feeling, but your nipples will likely hurt for about two to three weeks when Baby first starts latching on and sucking.
Once that happens, many women love breastfeeding. Some women say that breastfeeding feels like a tingling, warm feeling in the breast, especially at the moment of the milk let-down reflex that begins the flow. The sucking feels like a gentle tugging sensation. Many women report a relaxed, calm state, helping them bond with their babies.
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