Breastfeeding facts! Part 1 what you should expect the first few days and weeks

Sivanna

●During the first 4 weeks -

Day 1: should be at least 6 breastfeeds and number of wet and poopy diapers will very.

Day 2: should be at least 8 breastfeeds and number of wet and poopy diapers will very.

Day 3: at least 8 feeds, 3 or more wet diapers and 3 or more poopy diapers.

Day 4: at least 8 feeds, 4 or more wet diapers, and 3 or more poopy diapers.

Day 5 - 28: at least 8 feeds, 6 or more wet diapers and 3 or more poopy diapers.

●many babies breastfeed 12 or more times a day

● wet diapers should be clear or pale yellow by day 4.

● poopy diapers should change from black to green to yellow by day 5.

● babies should be back to birth weight by 2 weeks of age.