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3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-1380
Fax: (401) 222-1442
Erin E. Dugan, MPH, CLC
State Breastfeeding Coordinator |
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Breastfeeding
Tips for new moms
Signs that breastfeeding is going well
- When your baby is breastfeeding, her mouth is open wide like a yawn with her lips flipped out.
- You can hear or see the baby swallowing as he breastfeeds.
- Your baby breastfeeds at least 8 times every 24 hours.
- Your baby is happy or sleepy after breastfeeding.
- By the end of the first week, your baby wets at least 4 diapers every day.
- By the end of the first week, your baby makes at least 3 soft yellow bowel movements every 24 hours.
The HEALTH Information Line
1-800-942-7434
Do you have questions about your family’s health?
Want to learn more about Family Health programs?
Family Health Information Line specialists are available to answer your questions, in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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