Breastfeeding on each breast

Re: Breastfeeding on each breast

• ldmw member

  May 2015

  I've read that some babies take 5-10 minutes so I would say if he's gaining weight he's fine.

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• etayislove member

  May 2015

  Keep a mentally tally of wet (8-10) and dirty diapers (2-3) for the day. Usually, that's a great indicator that your baby is getting enough milk. It sounds like he is catching onto nursing well and is more efficient at the breast, especially since milk is easier to get out then colostrum.
  
  Just be aware of his poop turns yellow-ish that is often an indication that baby is getting too much watery foremilk and not the fatty hindmilk.
  
  I also strongly suggest that you look up your local La Leche League group, the leaders are very resourceful, it's a great way to meet other moms and get more information.

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• TracyB4889 member

  May 2015

  etayislove said:

  
  Just be aware of his poop turns yellow-ish that is often an indication that baby is getting too much watery foremilk and not the fatty hindmilk.
  

  According to everything I've read, and my pediatrician, yellowish poop is the norm. Usually compared to mustard due to color and seedy texture. I was told greenish is an indicator of too much foremilk.
  

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• etayislove member

  May 2015

  Whoops! Thanks @TracyB4889 for correcting me!

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