Feeding Well
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Avoid supplementing breastfeeding with a bottle of formula until your milk supply is fully established as your breasts may respond by producing less milk.
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How will i know if my baby is getting enough milk?
Annabel Karmel says This is a concern that plagues many new mums. As long as your baby is waking for feeds, taking feeds well, having wet and dirty nappies and gaining weight he will be getting enough. During the first week of life, it is expected that a baby will lose up to 10% of his or her birth weight. However, your baby should steafily gain weight after then and he should be back to his birth weight by the end of the third week. A health visitor will plot your baby's growth on centile charts in her Child Health Record book - talk to her if you're worried.
Clare Byam-Cook says Your baby is feeding well if he wakes regularly for feeds (every 2-4 hours) and then goes to sleep afterwards. He should have at least 6 wet nappies a day and not lose more than 10% of his birth weight. He should start re-gaining weight after about Day 4 and be back to his birth weight by Day 10-14. |
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Don’t forget that there are lots of available resources for breastfeeding information including National Childbirth Trust and the Department of Health.
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