why would my baby be hungrey after just being breast fed?

Answer 1

He's probably needing more milk.

Have him continue to suck your nipples, you should always do this. Let him suck for a while while you're dry, the more he sucks, the more milk you will produce. If you cut him off when your breasts are empty then your body thinks he's done and doesn't need more next time. He is constantly growing and will constantly need a larger amount of milk.

Let him suck each breast at least an additional 5 minutes, this may irritate him because he's trying to eat but nothing is coming, but just hang in there because the more he tries to get some, the more there should be for him the next feeding.

Colostrum is only the milk you have when your baby is first born. This contains a high concentrate of nutrients for your baby until your milk comes in.

This depends on your babys age but if he is around 4 months old, try supplementing him with cereal, if he spits it out (spoon fed) he is not ready.

Answer 2

I agree with some others here. Just keep on nursing! I'm am on my third child and I have always nursed on demand, which means that whenever the baby wanted to nurse we would nurse. I found that I ended up with happier babies this way and happier me as a result. I try to make sure that I have a glass of water handy when I sit down to nurse. This way I ensure that I am getting plenty of fluids therefore baby gets plenty of milk. Just be sure that you are eating enough and drinking plenty and nursing your baby frequently. You shouldn't have to worry too much about your baby being hungry. HANG IN THERE! Don't quit if you get discouraged. Breastmilk is the best thing for your baby and if you can keep it up you will have a much healthier baby in the long run! Best wishes!

Answer 3

mom isn't producing sufficient milk. pass to surgeon for a breast feeding health facility. only breastfeed and after provide a bottle. this way the toddler is fed yet additionally gets a number of mom's nutrients. there are a number of reasons a toddler won't get complete from breastfeeding. Clogged passage, not sufficient breastmilk produced, not suctioning nicely, etc. Weigh the toddler earlier and after feeding to be certain how lots milk the toddler intook.

Answer 4

When babies nurse, they are able to get the amount of food they need. When a baby nurses more frequently, she is adjusting the content of the milk to suit her needs. When a baby has a cognitive or physical growth spurt, her eating will increase a lot.

Just nurse on demand as nature intended. Your baby will make sure it works out just fine.

Answer 5

when you breast feed you can not tell how much the baby is in-taking she/he probably didn't get enough ounces and needs more. Breast fed baby's will eat more frequently for that matter.

Answer 6

It could be that your baby is not getting enough milk.

Or, you baby's feeding needs to be supplemented by a little solid food. Our girls all loved that watery oatmeal after about 4-5 months!

Answer 7

The baby may not be hungry but may be suffering from colic.Colic has symptoms like stomach cramps which the baby confuses with hunger pains.

Answer 8

deepends on the age and how long tey were fed. the best part of the milk is at the end of the feeding, so they recommend feeding one side 15-20mins, then burp..if they are still hungry, do the other side..remember to alternate.

Answer 9

more info is needed to really answer that. Like: age, what behavior he's exhibiting, how long you nurse him, how often, etc. You should call La Leche League for this kind of thing - they are awesome. Basically though - the short answer is: He's hungry :)

Answer 10

It may not be hunger but comfort nursing. My daughter did the same thing . A pacifier was the only thing that would calm her.