The Raizy J Method

Understand Your Body & Baby

Your body is designed to make exactly what your baby needs. Breastfeeding works on a simple principle: the more often milk is removed, the more your body makes.

Every time your baby nurses or you pump, your brain gets a message: “This baby needs milk, let’s make more!”

Think of it like this:

✔ Empty breasts = time to make more milk

✘ Full breasts = we must not need much right now

In the early weeks, your baby will want to feed often, and that’s a good thing! It helps establish a strong milk supply and gives your baby the comfort and nourishment they need.

Reading the Cues: What’s Working and What’s Not

In the early weeks, it’s easy to wonder if your baby is getting enough milk. Here’s what to look for:

Signs Things Are Going Well

  • Nursing feels comfortable (no pain or cracks)

  • Baby feeds 8–12 times in 24 hours

  • Baby detaches on their own after feeding

  • Calm and alert between feeds

  • 6+ wet diapers and 3–4 yellow stools daily by day 5

  • Sleeping longer stretches at night after 4–6 weeks

Signs You May Need Support

  • Baby is very sleepy and skips feeds

  • Baby seems fussy all the time or never settles

  • Fewer than 6 wet diapers/day or no daily poop

  • You feel constantly full or engorged

Reach Out for Support

Raizy’s SOS Plan:

  1. Feed your baby – breast, bottle, or formula.

  2. Protect your supply – feed or pump every 2–3 hours.

  3. Call in support – I’m here to help you feel calm, capable, and confident.

SOME BASIC (BUT IMPORTANT) TIPS:

  • Baby should always be fed on both sides, switching sides as soon as baby fusses or falls asleep.

  • Baby should be fed in an upright position, with mom’s body leaning back and nipple to nose.

  • If your baby forgets what to do at the breast and seems fussy or is rejecting, remind him gently with sucking exercise in his palate.

  • Pumping should preferably be done after a feeding. Pump for a maximum of 7-10 minutes. If possible, pump both sides at the same time.

This process is slow and loving. It is very normal for your baby to have some good days and then some "falling back days".

Just keep breathing and trust the process, and you will see that we can work it all out!