My son is 10 days old and Im breast feeding but Ive had to give him bottle aswell as it doesnt fill him up. He's hungry every 3 hours, so he has an hour on my breast, then when it hurts too much I fill him up with a bottle, and he'll drink between 3 and 4 ounces. Is this normal? Why does he need so long on the breast?
2007-01-06 07:45:16 · 6 answers · asked by jojobass86 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
and what type of reptile is he? that may make a difference... until now i didnt even know that you had to breastfeed a reptile not really the pet for me then i guess.
2007-01-06 07:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by cwhl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The WHO recommends that you breastfeed for at least 2 years.
However, at 10 days you shouldn't be thinking about how long you should be breastfeeding, but how to make it work for right now. Newborns should definitely be eating *at least* every 3 hours - most experts suggest that newborns should eat on demand every 1-3 hours. It's really important that you get comfortable, relax, use lots of pillows around you, and make sure the babe has a good latch. That will make it more comfortable for you, and if the babe has a good latch, it probably won't take him so long to eat (an hour is pretty long - he should be able to finish a meal in about 15-30 minutes).
Check out La Leche League, Mothering.com, Jack Newmans "Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding," a post-partum doula (dona.com) or a lactation consultant in your area. There are lots and lots of resources if you'd like help.
Stick with it! Breastfeeding is normal and it shouldn't be dismissed cause it's sometimes difficult the first few weeks!
2007-01-06 09:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by bananababies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you an iguana or a tortoise? 0.0 This is the reptiles category.
Ehm... Anyway... I'd say that because newborn babies have tiny stomachs, they need to feed really often. Breastmilk is designed to be really easily and quickly digested, so it's normal for babies to need to feed often. Apparently towards the end of a feed some really fatty filling milk comes through and fills up the child, so maybe for some reason this isn't happening? Give the midwife or the doctor a call and ask for some quick advice, they'll be knowledgeable than reptile fanciers.
2007-01-06 07:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get in contact with l. a. Leche League on your area. they're a breast-feeding crew. they provides you with suggestion. An hour is a few distance too lengthy! At this degree, 10 minutes or so on both aspect might want to fill him up. and each 3 hours is very nearly good. If he's ingesting 3-4 oz of formulation each 3-4 hours, then he's not getting very a lot from you. l. a. Leche can help you. do not supply up
2016-12-01 22:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by cottom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are in the wrong section for this question
2007-01-06 07:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry this has what to do with reptiles.
2007-01-06 07:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋