Worried About Your Milk Supply? What’s Normal by Baby’s Age

Baby's Age	What You Might Notice	What You Can Do
	If there were problems during birth, like heavy bleeding or a piece of the placenta left inside, your milk may be slow to come in.	Ask for help from your healthcare provider, lactation specialist, or WIC.
	Your breasts may feel softer. Some moms think they don't have enough milk, but they do!	Don't worry - this is normal. Keep on nursing your baby!
	Needing to pump milk because you are returning to work or school.	Use a double electric breast pump - ask WIC if you need one. Talk to your employer about pumping breaks. Remind anyone caring for your baby about using your pumped milk with care to avoid wasting any milk you've pumped.
	Your baby is sleeping for more than 6 hours at a time. This may mean they skip a feeding, which can cause slow weight changes over time.	Enjoy the sleep! Just be sure your baby gets at least 8 feedings in 24 hours, mostly during the day.
	Your baby's vision is improving so they may be more alert and distracted. Your baby may feed for a shorter time, more often.	Nurse in a quiet, dark room without distractions. This is a phase, and it usually only lasts a month or two.
	Pumping isn't working as well, even though your body is still making enough milk.	Keep pumping while you're away from your baby to keep your milk supply strong.
	Your toddler still enjoys breastfeeding, and you no longer need to pump to maintain your milk supply.	Celebrate reaching the one-year breastfeeding milestone! A lot of moms don't need to pump to maintain nursing into the second year and can easily nurse morning, evening, and at naptime too. Benefits for you and your baby will continue into the second year of breastfeeding.