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Breastfeeding Log FOR NEWBORNS EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED AND NEWBORNS WHO MAY RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTS

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DAY 2 GOALS: • At least 8-12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings • 2 wet diapers • 2 dirty diapers — may be black or dark green

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Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC)  for each occurrence

Hand Expression  for each time done

Spoon Fed Amount B reast M ilk/ C olostrum D rops/ T easpoon

Breastfeeding Side R ight/ L eft/ B oth

Breastfeeding Assistance LC / N urse/ F amily/ N one

Breast Pump (if advised)  for each time done

Bottle Feeding Type & Amount (if advised by LC or MD) F ormula/ B reast M ilk Spitting Up Between Feedings  for each occurrence

Wet Diaper  for each occurrence

Bowel Movement  for each occurrence

Day 2 Tips: Your baby may want to eat every hour for several feedings in a row. This is called “cluster feeding” and is normal. Baby may also be awake at night and want to be held to sleep. Continue to put baby skin-to-skin as much as possible before and after feedings. 1. Signs of an Effective LATCH: All of the nipple and as much of the areola as possible is in baby’s mouth, baby’s lips are flanged outward, baby has long-jaw movements, baby stays on the breast, and you are not in pain. You may hear your baby swallow. 2. Signs Baby is Getting Enough to Eat: 2 wet diapers, 2 bowel movements, baby relaxes after feeding, baby may fall asleep or let go of the breast. You may hear swallowing once your milk is in greater supply.

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