In the Immediate Postpartum Period, What Breast Changes Can a New

Multiple Choice

In the immediate postpartum period, what breast changes can a new mother expect?

A) She should have noticed leaking colostrum during pregnancy, and that's the only way she knows whether she can feed her baby at the breast or not.
B) If her breasts did not grow at least two cup sizes during pregnancy, her milk will probably not come in.
C) The breasts should begin filling immediately after the birth.
D) The breasts are producing colostrum, which will transition to a full milk supply over the next couple of weeks.