How to know if your baby is getting enough milk

All mums want to know that their baby is feeding well. When you first start breastfeeding, you may wonder if your baby is getting enough milk. There are clear signs that you can look out for:

Signs that your baby is feeding well

Your baby has a large mouthful of breast
Your baby's chin is touching your breast
It doesn't hurt you to feed (although the first few sucks may feel strong)
If you can see the dark skin around your nipple, you should see more dark skin above your baby's top lip than below their bottom lip
Your baby's cheeks stay rounded during sucking
Your baby takes rhythmic, long sucks and swallows. It's normal for them to pause sometimes
Your baby finishes the feed and comes off the breast on their own

Signs that your baby is getting enough milk

Your baby will appear content and satisfied after most feeds
They should be gaining weight after the first 2 weeks
Your breasts and nipples should not be sore
In the first 48 hours, your baby is likely to have only 2 or 3 wet nappies
From day 5 onwards, wet nappies should start to become more frequent, with at least 6 wet nappies every 24 hours
They should appear healthy and alert when they are awake