Do I have enough Milk? (3)

QUESTION: My 3 week old baby feeds so often. I seem to need to feed him every 1 to 2 hours, so unlike my neighbour's formula-fed baby. Is it because I don't have enough milk?   ANSWER: Your baby's feeding intervals are typical of a very young breastfed baby. Breastmilk is very easily digested, so baby works through his feed sooner, and looks for another feed. Such frequent suckling in the early weeks is also very needful to increase your milk supply. You can do a wet nappy count (using cloth diapers) for 24 hours. If the baby produces 6 - 8 wet nappies, he IS taking Enough! It's just that mum's breasts are not transparent, so you can't see him at work!   Please note that this information is for personal use only and is provided based on the limited information from your email. It is private and confidential and is provided by volunteer counsellors, who are not medical professionals but have breastfed their children. Please do not distribute or disseminate to third parties or alter the information. It is the property of the Breastfeeding Mothers' Support Group (Singapore). If you are in doubt or have any difficulty, please consult a lactation consultant or a health professional with an interest in breastfeeding.