How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?

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Breastfeeding
Signs
1. Wet diapers
2. Intestinal movements
3. Weight gain
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Breastfeeding

The most frequent doubts of mothers are linked to breastfeeding and, in particular, to the fact of knowing if the baby is drinking enough milk.

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To help you navigate this process, today we tell you 3 signs to keep in mind that they will serve as a guide (and an extra tip on the baby's cry).

Signs

1. Wet diapers

One of the simplest ways to know when the baby is getting enough milk is to observe the diapers. During the first 48 hours, it is likely to get between 2 to 4 diapers.

As of the fifth day, the baby wets approximately 6 to 8 diapers per day. The urine should be clear and odorless. If, on the other hand, you see dark urine, you are probably not getting enough milk.

2. Intestinal movements

They will be another accurate indicator. During the first days of life, the baby releases a substance called meconium from greenish to black. As the colostrum of the milk is incorporated, the excretions change and become more watery and then pasty.

These days the color is similar to that of mustard and it emits little odor. Between weeks 3 and 4 the baby will change the pattern: instead of moving the bowel several times a day, he will start doing it 3 times a day or even less.

3. Weight gain

The vast majority of babies lose some weight during the first few days but tend to recover it in the following two weeks. A steady and regular weight gain is another clear sign that you are getting enough food.

Tip: crying does not necessarily mean lack of food

If your baby cries after taking, it is most likely that this cry is not linked to lack of breast milk, but other problems, such as cramping or discomfort in certain parts of your body (typical of readjustment of your organism to the new atmosphere).

In case your little one hangs on your breasts, but do not drink milk, do not worry, it is that at that moment you are in search of warmth and maternal love, and not so much of food.

Remember that breastfeeding is a great opportunity not only to nourish the baby with our body but also to generate strong and lasting bonds.

For recent mothers, breastfeeding is definitely one of the great challenges they face. Having enough information about it will make you feel much safer and calmer when giving food to your little one.

Remember, in addition, that containment and support are also fundamental pillars to traverse this process harmoniously.

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