Is she getting enough milk?

Health visitor Dawn says: You can't see how much goes in so look for signs. Listen for sounds of swallowing and milk in the corner of her mouth. If your breast is soft after a feed then she's taken milk. If she's content after a feed it's also good sign, as are yellow-mustardy stools or six to eight wet nappies in 24 hours. Most breastfed babies lose weight initially but are normally up to their birth weight by day 10. If you're still worried, consult your health visitor.

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