When you first have your baby, your body's hormones shift into milk production (for some women this happens prior to birth but for most it is after). The first thing produced is colostrum, which is yellow and thick and comes out of the nipples in droplets when squeezed. It may not be easy to make the colostrum come out and there may not appear to be very much of it, but it is very rich and will sustain your baby for the first couple of days until your milk comes in. Your baby may want to start a feed as often as every 2 hours, which means you get very little time in between. This does not mean that your milk is lacking, but that your baby wants to hurry along the production. 

After 2 to 3 days most women will find they are producing clear or milky white liquid, which is breast milk. At some stage you might find your breasts are really full, but that may not happen straight away. Your baby may still be feeding every 2 hours for a week or two depending on their appetite. As your baby grows your milk supply will increase and the amount of time between feeds will also increase. 

Coming soon: a breast feeding article including photos and video showing correct attachment.