When you are bottlefeeding your baby, it is easy to tell if your baby is getting enough to eat. You can just read how many ounces your baby has eaten. When the bottle is finished, you can rest assured that your baby is getting plenty of nourishment. But when you are breastfeeding, it is not that easy.
Many nursing mothers are unsure of how much milk their babies are actually getting.
Breastfeeding, without the use of bottles, makes it difficult to tell exactly how much food your baby is actually getting. Most doctors will tell you that if your baby has a steady weight gain, even a few ounces a week, then they are getting enough food. But, a baby's weight gain can flucuate from week to week. If there is a problem, though, your doctor will let you know. If your baby is eating frequently, about every two to four hours, then chances are, they are getting enough milk.