Breastfeeding on days 1 to 3
Frequent nursing
First and second day after the birth your baby needs to nurse very often. Your baby needs your breast milk so start breastfeeding.
Do not use artificial nipples
The first week of breastfeeding baby needs you. So you must keep your baby next to you most of the day. This way, anytime your baby looks for the breast, it will be right there! Rooting, head bobbing, fist sucking, mouth fluttering.
Baby needs colostrum milk
first week of breastfeeding baby need milk that is rich in vitamins, proteins, antibodies, and antiviral agents. Your breastmilk only gives all of these benefits. Because you produce colostrum milk after birth.
Baby weight
Babies lose weight in the first few days so I will suggest you keep eye on baby weight loss. This is not a big issue because as you start breastfeeding your baby, he/she will gain weight.
latching issues
First-time mother face lathing issue. Some baby has problem latching in first few days, similar to mothers. Many mothers find it hard to breastfeed due to good positions.
In this case, you should hand express your breast milk. (remember pump will not work first few days as your milk is coming) try spoon to feed your baby enough milk.
Breastfeeding on days 3 to 5
Third or fourth day of breastfeeding your milk supply is overflowing, your breasts are full.
The baby will swallow more milk
Day third and fourth baby start swallowing more milk. Your breast will be full and warm. Many women become engorged when their breast milk comes in. in this situation hand expression of breast milk is a good option.
Overflowing issue
If You breastfeeding your baby most of the time then overflowing will stop. But if your baby is not latching or you have other problems you should use a breast pump to stop overflowing.
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Baby diaper check
If your baby is getting enough then the baby will poop frequently. your baby’s poops will transition to a greenish-brownish color and will take on a mustard yellow color soon after. Wet diapers will become more abundant as well.
Breastfeeding on days 5 to 7
Now it is time to make a breastfeeding schedule and track baby hunger and weight.
Know baby’s hunger sign:
You have to know when a baby is hungry, full, and irritated with something. You have to know when the baby wants you. Read this 15 Signs Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk article I have explained everything
Baby nursing Schedules:
It will not be a possibility to make a breastfeeding schedule for newborns. Because some babies might have an unusual eating schedule, need to nurse every few hours. You have to figure out how it works. You can get a feeding diary schedule, I have made it when I was learning to breastfeed.
Baby diapers check :
Normally babies get 3 or 4 poopy diapers in 24 hours, And poop will be a quarter size. yellow in color, and sometimes seedy in texture. Some babies are pooping after each meal, and some are going to reinforce the poops. Pee diapers can differ, but it is common for five or six wet slides a day.
Supplements
Some mothers need to use pumps or supplements for newborns because of some issues.
If you have the same issue then I will suggest using these supplements for babies but if you are in good condition then you must nurse your baby naturally.
I have written Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Mom & Baby read this article before using supplements.