I've been breastfeeding and it doesn't
seem to be giving me any trouble but I'm
afraid he isn't getting enough. He was
down to 7lbs at his appt. yesterday (born
at 7 lb 8 oz) and I also think he may be
getting a little jaundiced. His eyes are
looking a tad yellow to me, the dr. said
he is fine but I'm still worried about it.
So I was wondering if you guys thought
maybe it would be best to pump for now to
make sure he is actually getting enough?
And if I pump about how many ounces should
he be eating?
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 02-20-07 11:48am
All babies lose weight after they're born.
It's normal for a breastfed baby to not
gain their birth weight back as quickly.
Breastfeeding is tricky that way. You're
never sure how much they're eating.
But if your doctor was at all concerned,
he would tell you. Keep doing what you're
doing - nursing him at your breast. If
he's still hungry, he'll let you know!
You're doing fine, hon. And I promise you,
he's probably getting plenty!
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Re: Help..feeding.. Posted: 02-20-07 11:48am
jenniek
wrote:
I've been breastfeeding and
it doesn't seem to be giving me any
trouble but I'm afraid he isn't getting
enough. He was down to 7lbs at his appt.
yesterday (born at 7 lb 8 oz) and I also
think he may be getting a little
jaundiced. His eyes are looking a tad
yellow to me, the dr. said he is fine but
I'm still worried about it. So I was
wondering if you guys thought maybe it
would be best to pump for now to make sure
he is actually getting enough? And if I
pump about how many ounces should he be
eating?
Listen to your doctor. If this is his
first appointment, it is very common for
babies (especially breastfed babies!) to
lose a little weight. Keep nursing. Nurse
more, as a matter of fact. Every time baby
nurses, you should drink a glass of water.
Eat right. There is no need to pump.
