How Will You Know If You Are Successfully Nursing A Newborn?

By BenOni | March 19, 2023

If your baby is not gaining weight, has fewer than six wet diapers a day, or has fewer than two soft, yellow stools a day, contact your baby’s healthcare provider.

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Newborns should be nursed 8 to 12 times a day for about the first month. After that, they should be fed on demand – whenever they seem hungry.

Most newborns lose weight in the first few days after birth. By day 4 to 5, they should start to gain weight.

During the first few weeks, it is normal for babies to nurse more frequently at night.

A good latch is important for successful breastfeeding. To latch on, your baby should take your nipple and as much of the areola (the dark area around your nipple) into his or her mouth as possible. You should hear your baby sucking and see your baby’s cheeks going in and out. If you’re not sure your baby is latched on correctly, ask a lactation consultant or your baby’s healthcare provider for help.

Here are some guidelines:

– Baby is gaining weight.

– Baby has at least 6 to 8 wet diapers a day.

– Baby has 2 to 5 soft, yellow stools a day.

– Baby is alert and active when awake.

– Baby is sleeping well.

– Baby is gaining weight.

– Baby has at least 6 to 8 wet diapers a day.

– Baby has 2 to 5 soft, yellow stools a day.

– Baby is alert and active when awake.

– Baby is sleeping well.

Once your baby is latched on, let him or her suck until the baby stops on his or her own and then offer the other breast. If your baby doesn’t want the second breast, that’s OK. You can offer it at the next feeding.

You will know your baby is getting enough milk if he or she:

– Is gaining weight

– Has 6 to 8 wet diapers a day

– Has 2 to 5 soft, yellow stools a day

– Is alert and active when awake

– Is sleeping well

If you have concerns about your baby’s weight gain, wet diapers, or stools, contact your baby’s healthcare provider.

To help you and your baby get off to a good start, here are some tips for the first few days:

– Offer your breast as soon as your baby shows signs of hunger, such as rooting or sucking on his or her lips.

– Allow your baby to breastfeed for as long as he or she wants. A good rule of thumb is to offer each breast at each feeding.

– Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t want to breastfeed right after you deliver the placenta. Some newborns are sleepy and not interested in breastfeeding.

– Gently stroke your baby’s lower lip with your nipple to encourage him or her to open wide and latch on correctly.

– If your baby is having trouble latching on, ask a lactation consultant or your baby’s healthcare provider for help.

– Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t want to breastfeed right after you deliver the placenta. Some newborns are sleepy and not interested in breastfeeding.

– Gently stroke your baby’s lower lip with your nipple to encourage him or her to open wide and latch on correctly.

– If your baby is having trouble latching on, ask a lactation consultant or your baby’s healthcare provider for help.