The milk you produce changes during a feed. The early part consists of foremilk, which is thin and white and is a thirst-quenching drink that is high in lactose (sugar), but low in fat. The latter part of the feed consists of hindmilk, which is thicker, creamier in color, and contains two to three times the fat, and one and a half times the protein. It is important to make sure your baby has completely emptied the first breast (including the hindmilk) before putting her on the second. It is
the small amount of hindmilk at the end of the feed that will help your baby go longer between
feeds. Some babies need about 30 minutes to empty the breast. If you gently squeeze your nipple
between your thumb and forefinger you will be able to check if there is any milk left in the breast.
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