24 – 48 Hours After Birth – Day 2
Your breasts will still be soft and comfortable but may begin to feel fuller and heavier
towards 48 hours after birth.
Some discomfort (a pulling or stretching feeling) is common when your baby first attaches to the breast
as your nipple and breast tissue are drawn to the back of baby’s mouth. This feeling should settle after a few minutes and should
not be painful.
Your milk is increasing in volume in response to your babies needs.
Your baby is waking up and becoming more alert.
He/she may seem unsettled. You may find that your baby wants to feed more frequently for up to 30 minutes on each breast and may need
10 – 12 feeds in 24 hours, and want to feed day and night. Baby’s sucking should be deep and rhythmic. Baby may need lots of cuddling
time between feeds while he/she gets used to life outside your uterus. Continue to check the shape of your nipples after feeds. You
might be very tired today, rest when your baby rests to help you cope with sleep disturbances at night.
You should expect at least
one wet nappy in this 24-hour period, but usually there will be more. Tear nappy from outside if unsure.Your baby will still be passing
meconium, at least one dirty nappy and perhaps more. It may start to become be less thick and brown in colour.