I am eight months pregnant. How will I know whether my baby is getting enough breast milk when I feed her? What are the signs that a baby is getting enough breast milk?
The query has been answered by International Board certified lactation consultant, Effath Yasmin.
Most new mothers do not know how to check whether the baby is getting enough breast milk. Having essential information like how often the baby should pass stool, the ideal number of wet nappies used in a day or the adequate weight gain of the baby, can help a new mom understand whether the baby is being sufficiently fed. Here are a few pointers that signal that your baby is getting enough milk.
If these points do not hold true for your baby, it means that he/she isn t getting enough breast milk as a result of insufficient lactation or improper latch. Mothers can then increase the frequency of breast milk feeds as this will ensure that they lactate more. Also, make sure that the positioning of the baby is right so that the latch is proper. If you are not sure about the latch of the baby, consult a lactation expert.
Also, most importantly, most moms worry that their babies aren't having enough milk without realising the fact that babies have very small stomachs, and hence will not have milk as much as we expect them to. To understand how big or small a baby's stomach is, watch this Facebook Live video with lactation expert, Sonali Shivlani, where she speaks about how much milk a baby needs depending on her age.
Co-authored by Nazneen Haider
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