What is a weighted feed? Why do it?

For breastfeeding and chestfeeding parents: Since you don’t have ounce markers on your breasts, it can be hard to tell how much milk your baby is getting! 

If you’d like more “data”, you can try a weighted with a lactation-trained doula!

The weighted feed entails 3 steps (also in the video above):

1. Right before a feed, place your baby on baby scale with a clean diaper or no diaper. Weigh using grams.

2. Feed your baby.

3. Immediately after the feed, place your baby on baby scale. Weigh in grams.

The difference in weight indicates how much milk they consumed. Convert grams to ounces.

Disclaimer: Doulas are not medical personnel and do not diagnose, perform any medical exams or clinical tasks. Information presented above is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a properly licensed health care professional.

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