Warning Signs - Call your baby's doctor or Lactation Consultant if:
- Your baby routinely breastfeeds less than 8 times in 24 hours (from three days on)
- Your breasts are too swollen for baby to latch
- Your baby is having fewer than four wet diapers in 24 hours by the fourth day of age
- Your baby has fewer than three yellow dirty diapers in 24 hours by the 4th day of age
- You don't hear swallowing or gulping during breastfeeding
- You don't feel your milk has increased by the fifth day of age
- Your baby seems to breastfeed "all the time" or still seems hungry after feedings
- Your nipples hurt throughout the feedings
- Your baby has lost more than ten percent of birth weight, is gaining less than ½ ounce a day, or has not regained to birth weight by 10 days of age
Success Signs - Feel Reassured if:
- Your baby breastfeeds at least 8 times in 24 hours (from three days on)
- Baby roots, opens wide, and latches to breast successfully
- Your baby has at least six wet diapers every 24 hours (from six days on)
- Your baby has at least three yellow dirty diapers every 24 hours by the 4th day of age
- Your can hear baby swallowing or gulping during breastfeeding
- Your breasts feel softer after feeding
- Your baby seems relaxed, calm, and satisfied after breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding is an enjoyable experience
- Your baby is gaining ½ ounce a day and has regained to birth weight by 10 days of age
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