Successful Breastfeeding Checklist
Our lactation-informed Occupational therapists at Dymond provide a support system. The list below will help provide you with insights into the milestones you and your child should be achieving.
Baby:
Infant has at least 6 wet diapers and 2 diapers with bowel movements across a 24 hour time frame
Baby demonstrates and mom understands feedings cues
Milk is offered in response to feeding cues of baby
Baby maintains an appropriate weight and growth trajectory.
Baby suckles and swallows effectively during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
Baby demonstrates a rooting reflex when seeking a nipple
Baby is satiated and relaxed at the end of feedings.
Mother:
Positioning during feedings is comfortable for mom and is allowing adequate milk transfer for baby
Mom does not have nipple pain during latch or nursing
Mom does not have nipple sores/blisters or shape distortion following feedings
Mother’s milk supply is adequate,not experiencing oversupply or undersupply