5 Signs Of Good Breast Milk Intake- How To Tell That Your Baby Is Getting Enough

5 Signs That Your Breastfed Baby Is Getting Enough To Eat

Baby’s weight gain is one of the biggest stressors for new breastfeeding parents. There is no gauge on the breast, and many parents wish for the peace of mind that comes with having a measurable indicator of their baby’s intake. During an in-person lactation consultation, we do a weighted feeding to measure exactly what your baby took in during a feeding, and a functional oral assessment to determine baby’s efficiency at the breast. In the meantime, you can look at other indicators as signs of adequate breast milk intake. Watch Diba Tillery, RN, IBCLC, Founder & CEO of My Pure Delivery explain the 5 ways to know if your breastfed baby getting enough to eat.

5 Signs of Adequate Intake

1. Baby is having enough wet and dirty diapers.
2. Baby’s body is loose and relaxed.
3. Baby’s temperament is calm/sleepy.
4. Your breasts feel soft after feeding.
5. Baby is gaining weight appropriately.

These five signs can give you a lot of peace of mind, especially in between your visits with the pediatrician or lactation consultant. Watch the video above for more in depth explanations of what to look for.

How much breast milk does my baby need?

Breast milk composition is dynamic, giving your baby all the nutritional components needed for optimal growth and development at every stage. On the chart, notice that the volume consumed per feeding remains about the same from 4 weeks on. This is because your milk constantly changes composition to meet their growing needs.

Please keep in mind that these volumes are general, and is just a guideline. Every baby is different!

If you think your baby isn’t getting enough, or you want an in-depth functional feeding assessment, please Request An Appointment. It’s 100% covered by most insurance!

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