The short answer
Diapers and weight tell you more than how full your breasts feel. From day 5, at least 6 wet and 3 dirty diapers a day and steady weight gain are good signs. Feeding or pumping more often is usually the first step to more milk.
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When you need more than an answer, a lactation provider can join your thread. You never start over.
Signs your baby is getting enough
Your baby feeds 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, including at night
You can see or hear your baby swallowing
Your baby seems content after most feeds
From day 5 on, at least 6 wet diapers and 3 dirty diapers a day
Your baby is back to birth weight by about day 10 to 14
Common reasons supply dips
Long stretches between feeds or pumping
A shallow latch that does not remove milk well
Formula feeds without pumping to replace the missed feed
Some health conditions and medicines. A clinician can review these with you.
Things to try
Feed or pump 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, including at night.
Offer both breasts at each feed.
Watch for early hunger cues, like rooting and hand sucking, and feed before crying starts.
Ask a clinician before trying supplements or herbs. Evidence for most of them is limited.
Call the pediatrician today if
After day 5, your baby has fewer than 6 wet diapers or fewer than 3 dirty diapers a day
Your baby feeds fewer than 8 times a day on most days
Your baby is still losing weight after day 5
Your baby’s skin or the whites of the eyes look yellow
Get emergency care now if
Your baby is hard to wake, is having trouble breathing, or seems very sick. Call 911. Do not wait for a text reply.
How Phia helps with milk supply
Text Phia your question in your own words, any time. Phia’s AI care agent answers first and keeps track of what you share. When you need more, a lactation provider can join the same text thread.
Chat with Phia’s providers is included in the $19 a month membership. Some Pennsylvania Medicaid plans cover Phia when Phia has a contract with the plan, and covered members typically pay nothing. Phia works alongside your OB and your baby’s pediatrician. It does not replace them, and in-person visits are not included.
How it works
Every conversation starts with a text. If it needs a clinician, one joins the same thread, so you never repeat yourself or switch apps.
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Text Phia
Tell Phia about feeds and diapers. No app to download.
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Phia answers
Phia’s AI care agent replies any hour and keeps track of what you share.
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A lactation provider joins
When you need more, a lactation provider steps into the chat, already caught up.
Good to know.
Still have questions? Text Phia or email care@phiahealth.com.
Sources
CDC. Newborn Breastfeeding Basics
American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org. How to Tell If Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Clinical Protocol #9: Use of Galactogogues, Revised 2018
General information, not medical advice. Phia does not replace your OB or your baby’s clinician and is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 911.
What does $19 a month include?
Chat with Phia’s providers, including lactation support, plus support through pregnancy and postpartum. Some Pennsylvania Medicaid plans cover Phia when Phia has a contract with the plan. For covered members, there is typically no cost.
How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?
Count diapers and watch weight. After day 5, look for at least 6 wet and 3 dirty diapers a day. Your baby should be back to birth weight by about day 10 to 14.
Do I need an app?
No. Text Phia from your phone.
Does Phia replace my OB or my baby’s clinician?
No. Phia supports you alongside your existing care team.
What if I need urgent help?
Phia is not an emergency service. If you or your baby are in immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency care.
Membership
$19/mo
Chat with Phia’s providers is included.
Text Phia your feeding question. No app, no forms.
A lactation provider can join the conversation.
Support through pregnancy and postpartum.