So Your Milk Hasn’t “Come In” Yet — Now What? Part 5

LactationPostpartum
Written By Carrissa Smith

Part 5: Weight Loss, Diapers, and the Bigger Picture

Some newborn weight loss after birth is common and expected. Many healthy babies lose up to 7–10% of birth weight before beginning to gain.

Because early weight changes can be influenced by fluids, birth interventions, and normal adjustment, diaper output and overall clinical picture are important pieces of the assessment.

Common benchmarks used by pediatric and lactation professionals include:

  • Increasing wet diapers over the first several days

  • Transition from meconium to lighter stools

  • Baby appearing alert, feeding actively, and settling after feeds

Weight matters — but it’s rarely the only thing that matters.

Carrissa Smith https://www.strawberrymoonbirth.com
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