| Graham,
The replies above they offer excellent advice. The consistency of the milk varies with the time of day. As far as I'm aware the milk in the morning is more watery and the fat content increases during the day so that by the end of the day when the baby is preparing for sleep, the milk is alot more 'fatty'. The milk has to satisfy the babies thirst and their need for food, therefore the two different consistencies.
I would also reiterate, if you have any concerns contact the LaLeche League they have the most up to date information on breastfeeding and are recognised world wide as the leaders in their knowledge of everything to do with breastfeeding.
They have been able to support me and increase my knowledge of the subject no end.
Your wife's shift pattern sounds a nightmare for organisation, so you've done well to get this far. Now your son is 6 months he will start to take more solids and therefore his need for milk with gradually start to diminish over a period of time. I found juggling work and feeding much easier once my son was established on solids.
Jools  |