A Guide To Your New Family's First Weeks - Meriter Health Services

How Is Breastfeeding Going
Answer these questions on day 4, 5, or 6. Bring this with you when you see your health care provider to see if your
baby is doing well with breastfeeding.
1. Do you feel breastfeeding is going well Yes No
2. Has your milk come in yet Did your breasts feel firm or full between days Yes No
2 and 4 after delivery
3. Do your breasts feel full before feedings and/or emptier after feedings Yes No
4. Are your nipples extremely sore Do you dread feedings No Yes
5. Do you experience pain during the entire feeding No Yes
6. Is your baby able to latch on to your breasts Opens wide and Yes No
gets about 1 inch of areola into her mouth
7. Do you hear rhythmic suckling and swallowing while your baby nurses Yes No
8. Does your baby ask to feed (Answer no if you have to wake Yes No
your baby most of the time.)
9. Does your baby nurse about every 2-3 hours At least 8 times in 24 hours Yes No
10. Is your baby having breast milk (yellow seedy) bowel movements Yes No
At least 3 - 4 in 24 hours
11. Is your baby wetting his diaper at least 4-6 times in 24 hours Yes No
12. Does your baby often seem hungry after feedings (Crying, fussy, No Yes
sucking hands frantically)
If you have circled any answers in the right-hand column, please call the Breastfeeding Helpline
at (608) 417-6547 or (800) 261-4449, or your health care provider to discuss in more detail.
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