Keep in mind that if she was born at term, she'll lose weight in the three to four days after birth. ... In some cases, you might not produce enough colostrum to satisfy your baby, which could increase her risk of jaundice, dehydration, excessive weight loss or low blood sugar.

Is colostrum enough for a newborn?

While babies don't need more than colostrum for the first few days, the doctor may need to make sure your baby's getting enough to eat. It can help to breastfeed often during this time to stimulate your milk production.

How do you know if baby is getting colostrum?

Colostrum is clear or yellowish in colour and is all your baby needs in the first few days. It is small in quantity, encouraging your baby to feed more frequently which provides stimulation of your breasts and gently initiates their digestive system.