Q&A - Baby's Edition

  • Your baby doesn't gain weight at a good rate

    Your baby doesn't gain weight at a good rate

    Babies grow at different rates You may sometimes worry that your baby isn’t gaining weight, and wonder if your baby is drinking breastmilk appropriately, or if breastmilk alone is not enough. Each baby grows at his own pace. One baby may seem to be growing at a fast pace, while another seems to be growing at a slow pace. Babies sometimes don’t gain much weight even if they drink enough...

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  • Biting the nipple

    Biting the nipple

    One form of communications between you and your baby The baby's appearance, how the baby drinks breastmilk, the amount and frequency of urine and feces output and the baby's body weight are indicators of whether enough breast milk is being produced.Baby's frequent crying and slight engorgement of the breast do not indicate that insufficient breastmilk is being produced.Breastmilk production increases and the amount of breastmilk stabilizes as you continue to...

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  • Your baby refuses to drink breastmilk

    Your baby refuses to drink breastmilk

    Relax and establish a breastfeeding style that suits both you and your baby. Reasons on the baby’s side and methods of coping Inappropriate timing ・Feeling sleepy (Your baby won’t drink breastmilk appropriately when she is sleepy or shortly after she wakes up.) ・Not hungry (Your baby may still be satisfied with the breastmilk that she had the last time, and may just not be ready for the next breastfeeding session.)...

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  • Baby refuses to drink expressed breastmilk in a bottle

    The baby refuses to drink expressed breastmilk in a bottle

    Let your baby drink bottled milk the same way he drinks breastmilk Reasons and methods of coping Feeling sleepy Your baby may not be used to using a bottle especially when he is sleepy or shortly after he wakes up. Method of coping: Give your baby milk after he is fully awake.Give your baby milk after he has woken up and is ready to drink. Your baby may not latch...

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