i have a 2 month old son, i m breastfeeding .im just worried hes not getting enough milk . when he was born he was 6lbs 7oznow he is 13 lbs ...when im curious to see how much milk im makeing ill pump to see...it was 4oz on each side . so i dont know if he needs to start to nurse from both sides each time, because sum times all he wants is just one side and not the other so its kinda hard to know if he should be getting more milk each feeding or what. i feed he about every 2 hours or so but when he cries i giveit to him just for comfort ..if any mom out there has any advise i would just love to hear ..thanks sooo much !!
2007-09-03 16:24:19 · 9 answers · asked by holley o 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well, I was the same way with my newborn.....Sounds like he's doing GREAT, and gaining good weight!! When you pump milk though, just know, that you'll never get the same amount out that a baby can nurse out. They are a lot more efficient at getting the milk than a pump is!!! And he only needs to nurse on one side for as long as possible to get the good hind milk that has all the essential fats he needs! Just switch when it seems he's not getting much milk, don't time anything, it'll just make you crazy!!!! Just start him on the breast he left off on for the next feeding and he'll be fine. Congrats and Good Luck, you're giving him a GREAT start on life!!!
2007-09-03 16:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was there a couple months ago when I first had my daughter. At a week after having your daughter, your milk is production just now in the process of stabilizing. There will be times when your breasts will be so engorged that they hurt, and then they might not seem to be making enough the next minute. It's normal for your baby to be eating very frequently. My daughter seemed to get tired easily at first and wouldn't stay on the nipple long enough to get a complete meal. This happens most often when the mother has larger breasts that are engorged. The baby's mouth is so tiny they have trouble latching on and have to take breaks. Just count the number of wet diapers if you're concerned. Six wet diapers and three poopy diapers a day or more means everything's probably fine. If you're really worried, invest in a good breast pump and feed her with a slow flow bottle. Try to avoid that, however, if she seems to be wetting her diapers regularly. You don't want nipple confusion. Oh, and make sure you drink enough fluids. I noticed my milk production would go down if I didn't eat enough or get enough water to drink.
2016-05-20 23:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by antonina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's gaining really well, have you charted him on a growth chart yet? The guideline is that a baby doubles their weight in 6mths, triples in a year, so your baby is already well above that! How much you can pump really isnt a good indicator of how much he's taking in, so disregard that. Go with him, if all he wants is one side than dont push him to over indulge himself. Hopefully he'll slow down on you soon so you arent feeding him every 2hrs.... usually by 3mths they'll start to go for longer. Keep it up!
2007-09-03 16:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like he is a good weight. 6-10 wet diapers a day is good. He may only poop every day or two...My son seemed to like one side more than the other too, but I encouraged him to take both. Now at 5 months, he usually needs both breasts at a feeding. Plus it has helped to keep my breasts about the same size!
2007-09-03 16:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by alikat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are changing 5 to 10 wet diapers daily, baby is getting plenty. And if he or she is still hungry after nursing one side, you will know, baby will tell you. Comfort feeding is ok at this stage because it is still hunger feeding. A breast fed baby will eat more often than a bottle baby as well.
Congrats and good luck!
2007-09-03 16:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Lilly 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If your child doubles his weight during the first year, he is considered to have had a healthy weight gain. Yours must be a healthy eater.
In general, (I think) there are about 2 oz in each side, and a breast-fed baby can nurse on demand every two hours or every four. Eight ounces of breast milk is a lot of food for any one baby. Ask the dr at your next appointment and see if he has any problems with your baby's weight gain.
It seems to me to be a match made in heaven--you produce lots of milk, and your baby loves to drink! On top of that, you're using lots of calories to produce the milk---losing weight!
The only little thing that worries me is that you're comforting the baby with food. I'm a little afraid he may grow up using food as a comfort mechanism, which could cause obesity.
TX Mom
Take care!
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-09-03 16:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It sounds like he's doing beautifully! His weight gain is great, so that confirms he's thriving on your milk. For more reassurance, watch his diaper output. Plenty of diaper output means there's plenty of milk input.
Happy nursing!
2007-09-03 16:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by GranolaMom 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
you will know if your infant is getting enough milk by checking and counting how many wet diapers you used for him that day. If he is peeing a lot then he had taken enough milk.
2007-09-03 18:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by sheila l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go by weight gain. As long as he's gaining weight, he's fine.
Your peditrician can give you charts.
2007-09-03 16:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋