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. 2019 Dec 11;16(2):e12904. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12904
Message Date/time
Automated message: Crying is a late sign of hunger. Look for early cues that your baby is hungry (smacking lips, sucking hands). For more signs see: [link] 8/10/15 18:00
Mom: How do I know if my baby is full? 8/10/15 18:02
PC: Excellent question [name]! Many babies will stop feeding on their own when they are full. They come off the breast on their own or they fall asleep. 8/11/15 14:12
PC: We also know they are eating enough by seeing how many dirty diapers they make in 24 hours. 8/11/15 14:13
Automated message: Good morning [name]. It's [PC]. Just checking on you. Did you have baby yet? 8/11/15 14:16
Mom: No not yet. 2 more weeks. 8/11/15 14:38
Automated message: Ok. Is my number in your phone? Text BABY HERE when baby is born. The first few days are very important. We'll work together to get breastfeeding going well. [PC]. 8/11/15 14:38
Mom: Yes. And thank you I will. 8/11/15 14:43
PC: Did we help answer your question about how you know your baby is satisfied? 8/11/15 15:09
Mom: Yes. 8/11/15 15:10
PC: Excellent, let us know if we can help in any way. Stay dry and safe today. 8/11/15 16:04
Multiparous participant with previous breastfeeding experience that was not positive, whose milk came in three days postpartum and who was exclusively breastfeeding at two weeks.