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)
Second day: unsettled
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)
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)
Second day: unsettled
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)
Third day: settled
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)
Beyond the first month
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)
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)
Second day: unsettled
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)
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)
Second day: unsettled
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.
Having two wet nappies is normal for the second day after birth which can be one of the indicators for sufficient milk supply.
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.
Having two wet nappies is normal for the second day after birth which can be one of the indicators for sufficient milk supply.
Third day: settled
On day three, babies are more settled.
This is the time when your milk volume increases, and your mature milk comes in. Also, at this time, the baby’s kidney function increases.
Having at least three wet nappies is normal for the third day after birth which can be one of the indicators for sufficient milk supply.
After a few days, your baby’s stomach grows bigger and stretchy.
Beyond the first month
Frequent feeding is also called cluster feeding, which means the baby wants to breastfeed frequently, at short and frequent intervals, and usually in the late afternoon or evening, but it can happen anytime of the day. Frequent feedings can occur when the baby is going through a growth spurt.
Frequent feeding is a normal baby behavior, and is common among babies in the first few weeks after birth. It doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a problem with your baby or your milk supply.
By frequent feeding, your baby sends a message to your brainto stimulate your milk supply based on the baby’s growth
