Q&A: When You Can Expect Your Milk to Come In

Q: When can I expect my milk to come in?

A: The breast milk “comes in” 3-5 days following birth, depending upon the mother’s body and how often she is nursing. Certain medical procedures can affect breastfeeding. For example, it may take longer for milk to come in following a cesarean birth.

By Kelly Camden
Certified Doula

Tagged as: breastfeeding a newborn