Question
How to determine if a baby is getting enough breast milk during feeding?
Answer
You can confirm that your baby is receiving enough breast milk by looking at the following indicators: changing 6 to 8 wet diapers a day and having two to five bowel movements. As the baby grows older (after six to eight weeks), the frequency of bowel movements may decrease, possibly to once a day or every 3.4 days, but you can still observe whether they are getting enough milk from the wet diapers. The baby’s weight should increase by an average of 4 to 7 ounces per week or one pound (453 grams) per month. While it’s typical for infants to gain 4 to 7 ounces per week, the amount can vary from week to week, which is normal.