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You do not
feel that breastfeeding is going well.
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Your
breasts are engorged.
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Your baby
is 4 days old and you do not think that your mature milk has
come in yet.
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It is
difficult to get your baby to attach to your breast.
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Your baby
cries and/or sleeps at the breast and does not nurse for
more than a few sucks.
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Your
breasts or your nipples hurt.
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Your baby
is 4 days old and does not have 3 or more bowel movements
each 24 hours.
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Your baby
is 4 days old and does not have 7 to 8 wet diapers each 24
hours.
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Your baby
has had a weight check and is not gaining well.
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Your baby
is not calm, happy and sleepy after feedings.
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You feel
you need to give your baby something more than your milk.
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Your baby
sleeps most of the time. You think your baby would rather
sleep than eat.
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You plan
to return to work or school. (Call for an appointment two
weeks before you plan to return to work or school.)
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Supplementation has been ordered by your physician.
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You have
any questions about breastfeeding.
