Appendix B
Neonatal Feeding Amounts for the First Five Days Following Birth
(Full Term Infants)
Riordan, J. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 3rd edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. 2005; page 196.
DAY |
PER FEEDING |
TOTAL in 24 HOURS |
1 |
Few drops to 5mL (<1tsp.) | Few drops to 1 oz (2 Tbsp) |
2 |
5 - 15mL (<0.5 oz OR <1 Tbsp) | 1 - 4 oz (1/4 - 1/2 cup) |
3 |
15 - 30mL (1/2 - 1 oz OR 1 - 2 Tbsp) | 4 - 8 oz (1/2 - 1 cup) |
4 |
30 - 45mL ( 1 - 1.5oz OR 2 - 3 Tbsp) | 8 - 12 oz (1 - 1.5 cup) |
5 |
45 - 60mL ( 1.5 - 2 oz OR 3 - 4 Tbsp) | 12 - 18 oz (1.5 - 2 cups) |
