b'LAURENS BLOGDelight in these wins and share them with others. If you showThis blog post was originally published on the Breastfeeders off your happy, healthy baby, thats what people will see. in Australia blog on 24 November 2016. It has been reprinted Educate yourself. My Nanas comment about formula-fedhere, with some small changes, with kind permission from babies being bigger and stronger than breastfed babies maythe author.make me roll my eyes but it doesnt upset me or make me question whether Im doing the right thing about my kids. I know better. If your baby shows the following signs then it is likely One other thing that has worked brilliantly for me in thethat you do have enough milk.past is modelling graciousness. Modelling graciousness eachAt least 6 very wet cloth nappies or at least 5 very time youre feeling a little unsupported can help you turn thewet disposable nappies in 24 hours. The urine situation around. This can help someone find the best way toshould be odourless and clear/very pale in colour.offer support to you in a way that leaves both them and youA young baby will usually have 3 or more soft or feeling good about it. Try something like: runny bowel movements each day for several I really appreciate your support of my breastfeeding. I knowweeks. An older baby is likely to have fewer bowel youre not always comfortable with the way I do things and itmovements than this.means a lot to me that you can let it go and trust me to findSome weight gain and growth in length and head my own way. circumference.Make eye contact and even physical contact if youreGood skin colour and muscle tone.comfortablea hand on their arm or hand will help. Dont beYour baby is alert and reasonably contented and sarcastic, speak genuinely and with love. Rehearse saying it ifdoes not want to feed constantly. It is however necessary. normal for babies to have times when they feed more frequently.WHY WILL THIS HELP YOU? If you have any questions or want to find out more, When you love someone, you care about their feelings. Itscheck the article on the Australian Breastfeeding natural to seek the approval of those we love. Association website Is my baby getting enough milk? By empowering yourself and those around you, you canor speak with your health professional or ring the create the support you deserve. Breastfeeding Helpline.Need support during the holidays?National Breastfeeding Helpline available 24/7 (including publicholidays)LiveChat available weeknights8 pm - 10 pm (except for public holidays)Mum2Mum app available forfree download now via the App Store and Google Playbreastfeeding.asn.auDecember 2019Australian Breastfeeding Association | Essence |25'