After the milk comes in, he should wet 6-8 times in 24 hours. It is often hard to tell whether a super-absorbent disposable diaper is wet or not, since the gel inside acts like a wick to draw the moisture away from the surface. You can put a piece of toilet tissue inside the diaper the help you be sure. The urine should be pale, colorless, and mild smelling. Dark, concentrated urine may mean that the baby is not getting enough milk.
Most mothers experience some nipple tenderness during the early days of nursing.
The discomfort is usually worst when the baby first latches on, and eases off during the feeding. If the pain is severe, lasts all the way through the feeding, if your nipple tissue cracks or bleeds, or the pains persists beyond one week, it may mean that your baby is not latching on correctly. This can not only cause you extreme discomfort and make feedings unpleasant, but can also cause your baby to not obtain enough milk. Check your baby s weight, and consult a breastfeeding specialist who can evaluate your nursing technique. Latch on problems can often be easily corrected.