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How to Make Breast Milk Thicker Naturally: Postpartum Diet & Breastfeeding Tips


Many mothers worry that they do not have breast milk immediately after giving birth. In reality, the body begins preparing for milk production as early as the last trimester of pregnancy. During the final three months, the mammary glands become highly active, and colostrum — the first form of breast milk — is already present in the breasts.

Throughout pregnancy, the mother’s body uses natural hormonal regulation to hold milk back until the baby is born. Steroid hormones and progesterone play a key role in preventing full milk release before delivery. Once the baby is born, these hormonal “locks” are released, allowing milk secretion to begin.

Milk production is then activated by proper signals from the newborn, especially skin-to-skin contact and early latching within the first hour after birth. When a baby suckles at the breast, it stimulates the release of oxytocin, a hormone responsible for milk let-down and continued milk production.

Early skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding not only help babies receive vital colostrum but also support the mother’s natural milk supply, making the transition to mature breast milk smoother and more effective.

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