How to tell whether your baby is getting enough breast milk?
Many mothers worry that they're not producing enough milk for their babies, but most women make plenty of milk. Here are four ways you can tell whether your baby's getting enough: • Pump out your breast milk into a graduated bottle Many mothers can't tell how much milk they produce per feeding. If your baby is losing weight or you are worried about how much breast milk your baby is receiving, it is time to measure it by pumping it out. Pump out some breast milk over a period of 30 minutes to 1hr. If the milk is too small, it is time you change your diet to a breast milk producing diet or look into supplementing your baby's meal with formular • Plenty of dirty diapers. A baby younger than 1 month old who's nursing well will have frequent mustard-yellow stools. Some babies have one after every feeding. Your baby will also have six to eight wet diapers a day if he's getting enough breast milk. • Weigh your baby several times a week. He should be gainin...