tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21051142280516052182011-09-13T20:52:22.807-07:00Julienoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105114228051605218.post-21085448552654766212009-09-27T20:35:00.001-07:002010-01-20T09:33:52.681-08:00Welcome to Le Leche League of Utah County! We are happy you have chosen to breastfeed and would like to help you make this breastfeeding experience an easy transition.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Have you ever heard: "You are always feeding that baby! Maybe you don't make enough milk?"</span><br />Baby's Stomach Size:<br />The size of a full-term (40 wk.) newborn's stomach is the size of a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">marble</span> at birth.<br />At three days old, the baby's stomach has grown to the size of a<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"> shooter </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">marble</span>.<br />At one week old, your baby's stomach is the size of a <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">ping pong ball</span>!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other interesting facts</span>:<br />Unlike an adult stomach, an infant's stomach is not believed to stretch. Small amounts frequently are ideal. Colostrum is measures in teaspoons, not ounces. It is protein rich and has a laxative effect to help dispel miconium after birth. It is the perfect first substance to coat the stomach and linings of the digestive system.<br /><br />Human babies are among the most vulnerable of all mammals after birth. They have a strong need to be near their mothers.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2105114228051605218-2108544855265476621?l=lllofutahcounty.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julienoreply@blogger.com0