Saturday, January 20, 2007

Breastfeeding - How will I know if my baby isn't feeding well?

Your baby isn't feeding well when:

You hear a lot of lip smacking.
You notice there's very little swallowing.
She isn't content after a feeding.
The nursing process is painful for you.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Breastfeeding - How will I know if my baby is feeding well?

Your baby is feeding well when:

You hear short swallowing sounds (making a "K" sound) which gradually lengthen and deepen as your milk is released.
Your areola, the area around your nipple, and your baby’s jaw muscles move evenly as he sucks. And you'll be able to see the movement of his jaw right up to his ears.
He is content after feeding.
The nursing process doesn't hurt you.