Society is certainly quick to support a mother in her decision to bottle feed, but a mother is hard-pressed to find support when she is having problems breastfeeding. Perhaps the most daunting fear a new mother will have is that she will not be able to produce enough milk to sustain her baby. This doubt will especially come into play just after the baby is born, when the breasts' fluid seems to be very thin and watery. This substance is called colostrum and it is very beneficial indeed to a newborn. Imagine it as sugar water to give a baby back the energy he just spent going through labor.
Colostrum is more than enough to satisfy a newborn's needs and it is very sweet.
Even though a baby will naturally attempt to breastfeed, the sweet taste of colostrum will further encourage a baby to turn to the breast. Usually a mother's milk will come in completely two to three days after birth, but it may take as long as five days. This period of time is designed perfectly to allow mother and baby to practice and adjust to breastfeeding. Drinking plenty of water will also ensure that mother has more than enough milk for her baby. Once a mother's milk comes in, it does so with a flourish.