Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

But Am I Doing It Right?

Signs That Breastfeeding Is Going Well

• You feel tugging, not pain, as the baby nurses.
• Your breast softens during the feeding.
• During the first few days after birth, you may have increased vaginal bleeding and/or feel uterine contractions while you nurse.
• Baby's tongue is cupping under the breast.
• Baby's cheeks are rounded.
• Baby's jaw is gliding, not chewing with each suck.
• Baby is swallowing.
• Baby sucks in rhythmic bursts of 10-20 sucks.
• Baby's arms and shoulders are relaxed.
• Baby's mouth is wet after feeding.
• Baby is having at least 3 bowel movements every 24 hours. After the fourth day, the stools have changed to a watery yellow and the baby is also having at least 6 wet diapers every 24 hours.