How can I tell if she's getting enough to eat?
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is she gaining weight steadily? Your doctor can confirm this.
- Does she wet 6 or more diapers and have at least one bowel movement every 24 hours?
- Is she nursing at least 8 times (and up to 12 times) every 24 hours during her first month?
- Do your breasts feel softer and "empty" after nursing?
- Does your baby swallow after sucking a few times during her feeding?
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