Baby stomach size

First day: sleepy

Babies are ready for breastfeeding one to two hours after birth, this starts well with skin-to-skin contact.
On the first day, many full-term babies feed well for one hour after birth and then they go to sleep for hours and they may not be hungry.
Having a minimum of one wet nappy is normal for the first
day after birth which can be one of the indicators for sufficient milk supply.
Your baby needs the colostrum (first milk) to increase his/her immunity and to fight against germs, and it’s sufficient for the first few days as his/her stomach is very small (cherry size)

On day two, babies are usually unsettled due to separation from their mother.
They want to be close to their mother because the sound of their mother’s heartbeat and warm contact promotes a safe
feeling for them.
It is very normal for your baby to want a frequent feed
on the second day. This can stimulate your milk supply and
reduces the risk of breast engorgement when the mature
milk comes in.
Your baby needs the colostrum (first milk) to increase his/her immunity and to fight against germs, and it’s sufficient for the first few days as his/her stomach is very small (cherry size)