Feeding
Feeding Support in Hospital
While you're in the hospital, please ask for help with feeding from the infant feeding team, the midwives, or the maternity support workers on the ward.
Feeding Chart
You will receive a feeding chart for your baby. Use this chart to record all feeds and nappy changes.
If Your Baby Isn’t Waking for Feeds
If your baby isn’t waking up regularly for feeds, please inform a member of staff. Your baby should feed at least 8 to 10 times in 24 hours.
How to Know When Your Baby is Hungry
Stretching Physical movement Hand to mouth Restlessness Sucking, cooing or sighing noises
Stirring Mouth opening Turning head Smacking lips Yawning
Crying Fussing Agitated
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