God designed mother s milk to be the first natural food for the baby. He, in His wisdom, perfectly designed mother s milk to furnish the baby with all the necessary nutrients to build a healthy immune system. After the birth of a baby, even before breast milk comes in, the breast of the mother secretes a clear yellow liquid called colostrum which is high in protein and certain vitamins and minerals. The colostrum also contains antibodies that protect the baby from infections, allergies, and e. coli, which is the cause of about 80 percent of the cases of meningitis in the newborn. It must be understood that breast size has nothing to do with how much milk one can produce.
Milk is produced partly at the time of feeding.
Large breasts simply have more fat tissue, but it is the glandular tissue that produces the milk. The more vigorously the baby sucks, the bigger his milk supply becomes. To produce more milk, the most important thing a woman can do is to drink at least three quarts of water per day. Insufficient water drinking always results in insufficient milk production. Catnip and chamomile tea will help eliminate colic in your baby.