![]() Hold them more and encourage latching on when awake and during periods of light sleep. Encourage a sleepy baby to feed actively 10 to 12 times in 24 hours.Seek skilled help if your baby seems constantly unsettled, even after a long breastfeed.At least three yellow 50p coin sized poos in each 24 hours are a sign they’re getting enough milk.Watch for signs he is getting enough milk After your milk comes in This can mean they’re not able to feed as much as they need. More information about sleepy babies. Some babies sleep a lot at first because of the effects of anaesthetics during birth or because they’re jaundiced. ![]() Many babies ‘cluster nurse’ and space feeds closer together at certain times of the day, especially during the evening. Just like you, they will be hungrier and thirstier at some times of the day than at others.Offer a breastfeed while they are still calm-crying is a late sign of hunger.Wriggling or fidgeting, rooting (head turning) and fist sucking are all early signs of hunger.That way they’ll get what they need and your breasts will be encouraged to make plenty of milk. Offer the other breast if they want it.There is no need to time each breastfeed- they will let you know they have had enough by letting go or falling asleep.Seek skilled help early on if you are finding breastfeeding difficult or uncomfortable.That will help them open their mouth wide and get a deep, comfortable latch. Align them ‘nose to nipple’ to encourage them to extend their neck.So their whole front is close against yours, wrapped around or along your body. Hold your baby so they are cuddled in close against you, their body in full contact with yours.Nursing pillows can get in the way so tuck cushions in for support after your baby is latched, or to support your arms and back. Get yourself comfortable and well supported.Use your baby’s natural reflexes to help them get a good latch.Colostrum provides their first immunity boost and lines and protects their intestines. This concentrated milk produced in the first few days clears meconium (first poo), reduces jaundice. Small, frequent feeds ensure that your baby takes in all the milk he needs-the more you nurse, the more milk you will make. ![]() Your colostrum (first milk) is made in just the right amounts for your baby’s tiny tummy.Encourage your newborn to breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. ![]()
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