A New Beginning

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

Breastfeeding

DAY 5 GOALS: • At least 8-12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings • 5 wet diapers • 3-4 dirty diapers — starting to be yellowish and seedy

12a 1a 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p 7p 8p 9p 10p 11p

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

Hand Expression  for each time done

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 5 Tips: Continue to feed your baby frequently. You may still need to wake your baby for feedings in order to get 8 to 12 feedings in 24 hours. 1. Continue to monitor wet and dirty diapers. 2. Follow your baby’s discharge instructions. Know when to notify your baby’s health care provider and when to seek emergency help. 3. Call the lactation advice line if you have questions: • Atlanta/ Forsyth — 404-303-3329 • Cherokee — 770-224-1970

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Chapter 9: Breastfeeding