Many new moms wonder whether or not baby is getting enough breast milk. It is normal for baby to lose weight after birth, but he or she should regain his or her birthweight by two weeks of life.
Signs of good breastfeeding include:
- Alertness at feeding time
- Hearing baby swallow
- Counting wet and dirty diapers
Learning the signs of a hungry baby
Long before baby is crying, he or she shows signs of hunger: rooting, stirring and hands in the mouth. Baby may even start to stretch. Instead of waiting for baby to cry, you should nurse at the first signs of hunger.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Parenting/Breastfeeding
