Breastfeeding Baby Number Two

While breastfeeding your first and second baby can be similar experiences, there will likely be differences. Physiologically, breastfeeding parents can expect to produce more milk the second time around, especially in the first few days postpartum, according to Jenelle Ferry, M.D., neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition, and infant development at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Florida. “It often takes less time for milk to come in with subsequent pregnancies,” said Dr. Ferry. "You will still produce colostrum in the first few days of life, but it may take less time to reach full milk production.” Many emotional changes can be felt as well, including increased confidence after successfully breastfeeding their first baby. “They've also likely experienced some of the struggles and have multiple strategies for getting through rough periods, cluster feeding, growth spurts, and balancing working and pumping,” said Dr. Ferry.

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