weight gain & breastfeeding
First the most important information:
“The baby looks well” is important,
but as only information not sufficient for assessing whether breastfeeding is going well.
The weight curve shows EARLIER than the appearance of the baby
whether the baby needs support or not.
To change something early on is simpler, more effective and brings about changes quicker.
Observations and weight in the first week after birth
How you can assess breastfeeding and weight gain in the immediate post partum period quickly and reliably is described in the following video:
Further information on the first week or two is available in the booklet which is attached to LACTDOC, the program for Growth Monitoring of Breastfed Babies.
The table “Criteria Breastfeeding Assessment and Interventions” summarizes International Guidelines and standard breastfeeding literature in the early days and serves as a handy tool for breastfeeding consultations and hospital wards.
Weight curve during the first months
How you can assess breastfeeding and weight gain between birth and 6 months quickly and reliably is described in the following video:
Further information on weight gain until the introduction of solids is available in the booklet which is attached to LACTDOC, the program for Growth Monitoring of Breastfed Babies.
The table ”Criteria Breastfeeding Assessment and Interventions” summarizes International Guidelines and standard breastfeeding literature contains also a part about the initial months and serves as a handy tool for breastfeeding consultations and hospital wards.
Further helpful information
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