Volusia/Flagler Breastfeeding Coalition
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
- 386-274-0500
- chd64webmaster@FLhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9190
Daytona Beach, FL 32120
The mission of the Volusia and Flagler County Breastfeeding Coalition is to provide organizations serving families with evidence-based resources and support to promote exclusive breastfeeding from preconception through postpartum. Our vision is for the residents of our counties is to view breastfeeding as normal and recognize breastfeeding as a vital component to the health of moms and babies.
Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers
Hospitals in our area offer a variety of childbirth and breastfeeding classes for new mothers.
WIC offers breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily (386-316-1499 (English), 386-871-4436 (Spanish).
If you have health insurance, ask if they offer breast pumps. This should be done prior to delivery.
Skin to Skin
Your baby will be able to hear the comforting sound of your heartbeat and voice which will calm and relax them. Skin to skin contact also helps:
Regulate your baby's temperature, breathing and heart rate.
Boost your milk supply and stimulate your baby's feeding instincts.
You bond with your baby.
Releases the hormone oxytocin-your body's natural feel-good chemical.
Build your baby's immunity to infection.
Baby should eat 8-12 time in 24 hours.
According to the CDC, most newborns eat eight to 12 times, in a 24-hour period; however, for many months, they consume half an ounce each time, and after 4 to 8 days, they usually consume one to two ounces each time after 10 days of age.
| Day | Age in Hours | Milk Volume Per Feeding (ml) | Milk Volume That Mother Sees | Characteristics of the Day | Number of Feedings | Number of Voids | Number of Stools | Stool Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-24 | 0-5 | Drops | Anything Goes | >6 | >1 | >1 | Meconium |
| 2 | 24-48 | 5-10 | 1 Tsp | Feeding Frenzy | >8 | 2-3 | 1-2 | Meconium |
| 3 | 48-72 | 10-20 | 1 Tbs | Starting to get Milk | >8 | 4-6 | >3 | Transitional |
| 4 | 72-96 | 20-30 | 1 Ounce | Dealing with Milk Volume | >8 | 4-6 | >3 | Transitional |
| 5 | >96 | >30 | >1 Ounce | Growing | >8 | 6-8 | >3 | Yellow |
Getting comfortablewhile nursing
Increased soreness is a signal for a mom to call for help.
Most hospitals offer free lactation help.
WIC offers breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily (386-316-1499 (English), 386-871-4436 (Spanish).
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