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Write Your Way to Success

Why and How to Keep a Breastfeeding Journal

By Teri Brown

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What Should Be Tracked?

White suggests that you begin by tracking your baby's wet diapers and bowel movements, starting with the very first day. This is a more accurate account of how much milk your baby is getting than timing how long baby is feeding, because there are times Baby nurses for comfort and isn't really suckling that hard.

"Each time you feed or change your baby, note the time," White says. "In a 24-hour period, your baby should wet at least one diaper for each day of age, and after day one, have two or more bowel movements. For example, if your baby is 3 days old, he should wet at least three diapers in 24 hours and have two or more bowel movements. Once the baby is 6 days old, he should wet between six and eight diapers and have at least two stools in a 24-hour period. By day 5, the stools should be mustard-colored. Bowel patterns may change after the first month. If your baby is not having this many stools or wet diapers, you should inform your health care provider. You will find keeping a journal very helpful in deciding if your baby is receiving enough milk."


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