Recognizing whether breastfeeding is going successfully involves monitoring several clear physical and behavioral indicators in both mother and baby. For the mother, success is marked by a deep latch that feels comfortable after the initial few seconds, free from searing pain, bleeding, or cracked nipples, alongside feeling the uterus contract or experiencing a wave of relaxation during letdown. For the infant, indicators include audible rhythmic swallowing sounds, moist diapers (at least six heavy wet diapers daily after the first week), calm and satisfied behavior after nursing, and steady, consistent weight gain returning to birth weight within two weeks. You can verify these milestones with your pediatrician or lactation consultant.
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