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Breastfeeding: When to Call for Help 

If Your Baby:

• Will not latch on.
• Breastfeeds fewer than 8 times in 24 hours.
• Has not fed "well" for 2 consecutive feedings.
• Seems hungry all the time.
• Makes clicking noises while nursing.
• Has slow or no weight gain.
• Before your mature milk comes in, has fewer than 2 wet diapers or fewer than 2 bowel movements in 24 hours.
• After your mature milk comes in, has less than 6 wet diapers or fewer than 4 bowel movements in 24 hours.
• Is not feeding every 1 and 1/2 to 3 hours with one longer stretch (4-5 hours) once a day.

If You:

• Have flat or inverted nipples.
• Have sore nipples.
• Have pain during a feeding.
• Have any cracks or bleeding on your nipple.
• Do not feel that your breasts are fuller before and softer after feedings.
• Do not feel that your milk is letting down (i.e. feel a tingling sensation, other breast leaking, sudden feeling of fullness).
• Are thinking of giving up.
• Are thinking of using a supplement.
• Have a sore, red area on your breast.
• Have flu-like symptoms with soreness or a red area on your breast.
• Are uncertain of how things are going.
• Wish to rent or purchase a breast pump.

 

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