Hope this helps...
During the first day a newborns stomach can hold 5-7mls per feeding.
On average in the first 24 hours a breastfeed baby will have consumed 30mls.
By day three the stomach can hold 22-27mls per feed.
Kent J., Mitoulas L., Cregan M., et al. Volume and frequency of breastfeedings and fat content of breast milk throughout the day. Pediatrics. 2006;117:387-395.
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