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The Breast Milk Came in with the Tears

by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor on July 25th, 2008

As I sobbed at the end of a movie the other day, two things occurred to me: (1) The Other Boleyn Girl is probably not the best choice for postpartum (or pregnant) viewing, and (2) I must be experiencing the change in hormones that accompanies the transitional milk coming in. Sure enough, with the very next nursing session, I felt a sensation of letdown and watched my baby suck and swallow vigorously as she received more milk that she had been getting when it was the liquid gold colostrum alone.

For first-time moms it can take three to four days for the milk to begin transitioning to mature milk. With second or later births, it might take two to three days. For me, with this third birth, the transitional milk started coming in exactly 2.5 days after the birth.

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4 opinions for The Breast Milk Came in with the Tears

  • Jill
    Jul 25, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    It is so fun to hear that baby Nicole has been progressing well and that your breastfeeding experience with her is good. I’ve been so wanting to see that movie since I loved the book — how was it?? :)

  • Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
    Jul 26, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    The movie was good, and it was true in spirit to the book, but it just couldn’t capture the complexities of court life. I preferred the book!

    I liked Elizabeth - The Golden Age better (even the bonus features about how the movie was made). Less complex and dazzling, but still interesting (once you get past some initial confusion), was Becoming Jane. I am a huge Jane Austen fan.

    Switching genres, I liked Charlie Wilson’s War a lot too — more than I expected. Interesting and funny.

  • Jill
    Jul 27, 2008 at 6:09 am

    Thanks for the reviews! After what will be a tough upcoming week at work, I’m going to reward myself. :)

  • Jennifer
    Jul 27, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    What a lucky baby to have such an intelligent, caring mother. You were able to think through and act on the problems and solutions. Take a bow Mrs. Excellent Breast Feeding Counselor!

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