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.
Babies should eat 8-12 times 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 |
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.