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Information for breastfeeding families
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Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind for the first few weeks.

Wet diapers= 6+ per day
Stools = 3+ per day
Feedings= at least 8 times, on demand, around the clock for the first 2-3 months

Signs of good feedings

âś“ Feeling a deep, strong pulling sensation without sharp pain

âś“ consistent sucking with only brief pauses

âś“ Hearing swallowing (after the milk comes in)

âś“ Latch-on is easy

âś“ Vigorous sucking at the breast

âś“ Breasts are softer after the feeding

âś“ seeing milk in your baby’s mouth

âś“ Feeling a let-down reflex or seeing a change in the baby’s feeding rhythm

âś“ Adequate wet diapers and stools

âś“ Minimal weight loss during first few days

âś“ Baby regains birth weight by 2 weeks and gainsÂľ to 1 oz daily thereafter

Signs of poor feedings

âś“ Feeling pain during feedings

âś“ sleepy baby

âś“ Inconsistent, flutter (weak) sucking

âś“ Difficulty latching-on and staying on

âś“ clicking or popping sounds in your baby’s mouth

âś“ Prolonged nursing (more than 20-25 minutes on each side)

âś“ Infrequent nursing (baby does not wake to feed at least every 3 hours)

âś“ Baby is not satisfied at the end of the feeding

âś“ Engorgement

âś“ Inadequate wet diapers and stools

âś“ Rapid or excessive weight loss (more than 7-10%) during the first few days

âś“ Has not regained birth weight by 2 weeks

âś“ slow weight gain thereafter (less than 1/2 – 3/4 oz per day)

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