2007-03-09 01:23:45 · 19 answers · asked by jane3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
With a two month old, as long as they have already established a good weight gaining trend, you probably don't need to worry.
Babies her age should be gaining between 1/2 and 1 ounce in weight per day, and should have an average of 6-8 wet diapers each day. Dirty diapers are important, however, don't worry if your daughter doesn't have one everyday. my exclusively breastfed daughter only had one bowel movement every 2-3 days at that age. However, one thing to note: if the baby is going days between bowel movements, the bowel movement should be a decent quantity and it should look slightly runny and yellow, like seedy mustard.
If you are charting her weight growth, as long as she keeps at the same percentage more or less (or even gains in percentage) she should be growing and gaining just fine!
Ask your ped if you can come in to weigh her every once and while... they usually don't mind at all!
Hope that helps... and if you have any other questions, you can always check out: www.kellymom.com. It is BY FAR one of the best breastfeeding sources on the web!
2007-03-09 02:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by eviesmommy1106 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Her behavior will tell you plenty...is she sated? does she have periods of quiet alertness...when she is neither crying or sleeping? if she does...this, along with weight gain, wet and poopy diapers, tells you she is a happy healthy growing baby getting all she needs...if not, she may not be getting enough...its alos common for baby to go through growth spurts where she will need a great quantity for a few days...then it will taper off....if you feel she isnt getting enough, nurse more often...take your time, let her nurse until she is ready to stop...dont watch the clock. Make sure you are well rested and well fed/hydrated. Its perfectly OK to snuggle up with baby and spend the day in bed just nursing and snuggling.
2007-03-09 01:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as she is gaining weight; she is getting enough milk.(therefore well baby checks are a must or if you have a local health department or wic office and some hospitals will allow you to go in and weight your child). Keep in mind that Breastfed babies tend to eat more often because the milk is easily digested (as it is just made for them). Also babies go through growth spurts and on those days it seems they can't get enough toe eat. If you are worried about dehydrations; as long as there soft spot is "puffy" then you know your child is well hydrated.
2007-03-09 01:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by livegrace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she is wetting her diaper enough and having enough BMs. I'm nursing my 5.5 week old and wonder the same thing. I was told to check the diaper for signs that she is getting enough and if she is putting on weight, which she is so she must be getting a good amount.
2007-03-09 03:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done for breastfeeding!! If she is gaining weight, seems content after a feed and if she actually finishes the feed herself without you stopping her then she is getting enough. Wet and dirty nappies is another indication, you should be getting plenty!!
Keep up the good work.
2007-03-09 01:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Dingle-Dongle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she needs at least eight diaper changes a day, and is growing normally, then she is getting enough.
It is VERY rare for a mother not to produce enough milk for her child.
Congratz on breastfeeding, and your daughter!
2007-03-09 01:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Christal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically you will be looking for certain signs such as:
wet diapers
poopy diapers
happy baby
weight gain in baby
alert baby
softer breasts (in mom of course!)
(in general)
But I posted two links below that give you much more detailed information from two of my favorite online breastfeeding sources -- La Leche League and Kellymom.
2007-03-09 11:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If shes content and has plenty of wet nappies, then she's getting plenty. Also check while you are feeding her for surplus dribbling out the sides of her mouth!!!
2007-03-09 08:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure when she is awake she is alert, energetic, and bright eyed. Also make sure she is content after feeds and has wet diapers when you change her. If the colour of her urine is dark, that can be a sign of dehydration.
2007-03-09 01:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as she is gaining weight and is a well rested baby your doing a grand job. dont worry. be sure to take her for regular weight checks and chat with your health visitor about any worries xxxx
2007-03-09 01:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by louise 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋