2007-03-15 12:42:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If he's gaining weight steadily at each of his checkups, is wetting at least 6 diapers a day, and seems satisfied after each feeding.
breastfed babies eat ALOT during the first few weeks to a month or so. So don't fret if he's eating often, just see if he seems satisfied after he's done (if he falls asleep, he's satisfied, if he's quiet and alert, he's satisfied).
Good job mommy on breastfeeding your little one!
P.S. DO NOT use the measure of how much you pump as a measure of what your baby is getting. Formula and breastmilk are not the same, so this is utterly useless. Plus, you cannot get even close to the amount from a pump as your baby can!
2007-03-15 12:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Check number of wet and poopy diapers, weight gain, baby's mood (happy and satisfied or crying and wanting more), etc...
You didn't mention how hold your baby is. If your baby seems to be eating all the time, s/he might be going through a growth spurt. This doesn't mean you don't have enough milk, just that you need to nurse on demand without supplements so that your body knows how much milk to make for your baby.
Good luck!
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2007-03-16 03:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed on demand. At first, this can literally be every 2 hours or so. Does your baby seem for the most part content? Are you letting baby eat his/her fill? Starting with 10 minutes on each side and alternating as needed basis? In the beginning, it can be nerve wracking! When you take baby for a check up, they will let you know. You can always talk to the nurse at the doctors office over the phone to help you to feel better. Congratulations on your beautiful baby! Keep up the great work!
2007-03-15 12:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by yowhatsup2day 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately we can never be sure, but a good way to tell he's eating and processing your breast milk is by the number of soiled diapers he has (wet and stinkies). If baby is weighing more at each doctor visit than you've been doing a wonderful job nursing!
If you want to pump for a few feedings, put a few ounces in the bottle and see how much he eats. Will give you an approximate idea of how much he's bringing in on each visit.
Breast is best!! Good luck.
***EDIT: I nursed my children for 18 months!!! I did NOT say that the same amount you pump is the same amount baby gets. I said - if you have breast milk in a bottle and it says 4 ounces - and baby eats 2 and is full -- then you kinda have a clue how much he eats per visit. If you were to head out and someone else would have to feed baby, you would want a good idea how much you need to have on hand. THAT'S ALL. Don't read INTO my message if you don't understand. Just ask!!!
Keep up the nursing!! I'm sure you're doing great!!!
2007-03-15 12:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by momto3 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your baby seems satisfied after each feed, is having wet and dirty nappies and steadil gaining weight then that means she is getting enough. Feed on demand, to begin with this will probably be very frequently. As she gets older she will probably establish some routine, however my 6 month old still doesn't seem to have a set routine, the amount he feeds changes daily, but i guess this is normal.
2007-03-15 12:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by shaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby should be having 6-8 wet/dirty nappies per day. And be gaining weight.
If he/she is feeding alot and it worries you. Dont be it is alright and is perfectly normal. Breastfed babies are pretty much permanently attached to you for the first few months. It's not that they arent geting enough, its just that their little stomachs are tiny ( the size of their fist) and breastmilk is quickly digested. So they need many many feeds to keep them full and happy.
Just keep an eye on the nappies. Get regular check-ups to check on weight. Which I'm pretty sure you have to do anyway in the first few months.
Good Luck :)
2007-03-15 13:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say by looking at baby...does he/she seem satisfied? If yes, then maybe baby's had enough.
What a wonderful time! Enjoy your little one.
2007-03-15 12:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by SunnyD 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will know if she is eating enough thru her output.Your gauge will be how many wet diapers she had and how many times she had a bowel movement.
2007-03-15 14:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by sheila l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby will be content after feeding, and will gain weight like normal.
2007-03-15 12:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by vgleason_102301 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the baby poops and pees and gains weight.
2007-03-15 12:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋