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Feeding and Milk Supply
As a new mum you need to be available 24 hours a day to feed the baby, especially during the early weeks while feeding is likely to be frequent. This is exhausting and so it is important that you receive adequate rest and look after yourself during these first few weeks.
Many mums who choose to breastfeed will worry about whether they will be able to supply their baby with enough milk as they cannot see or measure how much the baby is getting. A small dip in birth weight can be perfectly normal and your baby will usually soon be regaining weight . Your ability to produce milk far outweighs the volume the baby is likely to consume. A baby that is content and gaining weight is the best guide to adequate breast-feeding. If you have any concerns about whether baby is getting enough milk or about breast-feeding in general ,you should discuss these in detail with your midwife or health visitor before moving to bottle feeding.
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