How do I know my baby is getting enough breastmilk?
January 23, 2025 at 4:51 pm,
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Low milk supply is one of the main fears for breastfeeding mum. And often women start to fear of breastfeeding problems even before giving birth.
One study* shows that only 5% of women have a medical reason that makes it unlikely they will produce enough milk and need to supplement or feed their baby with formula or donor milk. Although the study was conducted quite a long time ago, it generally reflects a trend.
Considering that lactation is a reversible process, we can often establish the process of milk production.
Signs the baby is getting enough milk
will be:
- Weight gain. Weight gain is monitored using growth scales. For exclusively breastfed babies, these are the WHO** scales.
- Contents and frequency of filling the diaper. We monitor urination, wet diapers, and the color, volume, consistency, and frequency of stool. These indicators are also related to the age of the baby.
If you have any doubts, you can always contact a breastfeeding consultant and sort the problem out. I am always glad to help you!
**WHO - World Health Organization.
Source:
*Neifert, 1985. Lactation failure due to insufficient glandular development of the breast.
Author of the article: Aleksandra Ņekrasova
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