Episode #15: How to Tell If Baby Is Getting Enough
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Episode #15: How to Tell If Baby Is Getting Enough
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About this listen
In this episode of The Milk Production podcast, host Meaghan Selki digs into one of the most common concerns: determining if your baby is getting enough milk. She explains:
- The importance of tracking long-term growth versus single weigh-ins, the role of the World Health Organization Growth Charts, and how stepwise growth is a normal pattern for infants.
- Using diaper counts as a reliable short-term indicator.
- Audible, palpable, and visual indicators of effective breastfeeding.
- The use of weighted feeds to resolve conflicting data points and the importance of trusting overall trends rather than focusing on one-off numbers.
The episode emphasizes looking at the bigger picture of growth, diapers, feeding signs, and potentially weighted feeds, encouraging parents to reach out to lactation consultants when needed. Stay tuned for more updates on the Academy's new course and quick confidence-boosting soundbites on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
00:00 Welcome to the Milk Production Podcast
01:04 Understanding Baby's Growth and Weight Gain
05:53 The Importance of Diaper Counts
09:57 Effective Breastfeeding Techniques
14:02 Using Weighted Feeds for Monitoring
18:46 Balancing Data and Intuition
21:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts