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.