NHS Suffolk and North East Essex - After Birth Booklet

30 Signs of good feeding Signs that you may need support Regular wet and dirty nappies (see page 35) Minimal/no wet and dirty nappies for prolonged periods of time Day 3-5 less than 8-10% weight loss Day 3-5 increased weight loss of more than 8% At least 8 feeds in 24 hours (from day 3 onwards) Less than 8 feeds in 24 hours (from day 3 onwards) Good skin colour, alert and good tone born jaundice in combination with reluctance to feed and unusual sleepiness (see page 27) Feeding for at least 5-30 minutes, with audible frequent swallows from 3-4 days of age Feeding consistently for less than 5 minutes or more than 40 minutes Baby calm and relaxed during and after feed, content after most feeds Baby comes on and off during feeds, or does not latch on at all, becoming unsettled Breasts feel comfortable following feeding Nipples sore or damaged, engorgement or mastitis