Abstract
Perceived insufficient milk is one of the most common reasons cited for supplementing or discontinuing breastfeeding. However, only a small minority of women experience a true insufficient milk supply. In this article, an overview of the signs of sufficient milk intake will be provided, particularly weight gain and nappy output. Normal newborn and breastfeeding behaviour such as frequency of feeds, growth spurts and sleeping patterns will also be explained. This may assist clinicians to support breastfeeding mothers to recognize the signs that breastfeeding is going well and when intervention is required.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-89 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2011 |