Many babies, but not all, lose a small amount of weight
in the first days after birth. Your baby’s doctor will check his or her weight
at your first visit after you leave the hospital. Make sure to visit your baby’s
doctor within three to five days after birth and then again at two to three
weeks of age for checkups.
You can tell if your baby is getting plenty of milk if he
or she is mostly content and gaining weight steadily after the first week of
age. From birth to three months, typical weight gain is 2/3 to 1 ounce each
day.
Signs of your
baby getting plenty of milk:
1. He or she is passing enough clear or pale yellow urine, and it’s not deep yellow or orange.
2. He or she has enough bowel movements.
3. He or she switches between short sleeping periods and
wakeful, alert periods.
4. He or she is satisfied and content after feedings.
5.Your breasts feel softer after you feed your baby.
6.Talk to your baby’s doctor if you are worried that your baby is not eating enough.
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