A new study by researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio says that new, first-time moms who are older, overweight, or have difficulties breastfeeding in the days after birth may find they have a delay in full breast milk production. As you may know, right after birth, a woman produces colostrum until her full breast milk comes in. This is considered “delayed lactogenesis” if full milk production doesn’t happen within the first 72 hours after birth. If the baby doesn’t get enough milk, it can lead to dehydration and weigh loss. In the study, which can be … Continue reading →