| Review prenatal breast-feeding checklist (see Figure 1). | |
| Note any changes from initial interview. | |
| Address any new concerns of the family. | |
| Ensure less than 8 percent loss from birth weight. | |
| Confirm appropriate weight gain: | |
| Regain birth weight by two weeks of age | |
| Acceptable weight gain of 10 g per kg per day (5 to 7 oz per week) is normal for the first 4 weeks. | |
| Observe breast-feeding. | |
| Inspect mother for sore nipples and examine infant. | |