2007-02-09 08:02:28 · 8 answers · asked by patricia 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is normal and something that many new mother's aren't prepared for. My babies wanted to eat either non-stop or would nurse for 45 mins, take an hour break and go at it again. The more you nurse the more your body should know to make. So if the baby is hungry, feed him/her even if it's in the middle of the night. Sometimes nursing is for comfort, but mainly it's because they are hungry. If you are concerned I would contact your OB and/or pediatrician. Just keep at it and good luck.
2007-02-09 08:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by october g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My baby did the same thing... my lactation consultant that I met with from WIC told me that that can happen when a baby goes through growth spurts. Haha, once my son went through what I thought was a growth spurt, though, he just wanted to keep at it the same way. I felt like I was nursing 24/7, and I was EXHAUSTED... I ended up reading through a book called "Babywise" and it talked about new babies nursing at 2-hour intervals (a good book to read by the way, if you haven't already). So... I tried my hardest to have my son wait the full 2 hours. If he really looked hungry, I'd feed him sooner, or I'd wait a little longer if he didn't seem like he was actually hungry. A lot of times babies just want the comfort of nursing...
You may want to try to pump some milk to make sure you aren't going dry. Do you leak at all? That was annoying, but it has also been a source of comfort for me to know that I'm not dried up, because I know when I leak that there is plenty there to spare.
Anyway, all that to say that you're probably just fine. My advice would be to either grin and bear it and just deal with being tired, OR to be proactive and try to set some sort of schedule (but not too rigid) so that you feel more in control. I did a little of both :) Good luck, God bless, and know that you're not alone! :)
2007-02-10 21:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding mothers frequently worry about how much milk they are producing, since it can't be easily measured. (except by pumping, but even then, your baby is more efficient at getting the most milk from you) The first few months are times of very quick growth for your baby. Your baby will want to eat a lot. Sometimes it might just be for comfort, but face it... if the world was as strange and new and overwhelming to you as it probably is for her.. you'd want some comfort too. :)
Also, remember that your baby's tummy is small. It fills up quickly and moves through quickly.
Don't worry about not producing enough milk unless your baby starts to Lose Weight.
If you can, try pumping your milk (Medela makes excellent pumps). You'd be surprised how much milk is produced.
2007-02-09 16:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by AleksMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is because of a growth spurt. When babies are growing they tend to eat a lot more, it does get tiring when breastfeeding but don't give up you'll always have enough milk, drink alot of fluids. But just continue giving the baby milk when he demands it this will help to produce the milk he needs. I breastfed both my kids and thats always something we seem to worry about. Good luck
2007-02-09 16:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by Momof2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby cluster fed at 2 days, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and three months. I was told it can be due to them experiencing a growth spurt at this time. They want to suck all the time so that they increase your milk supply to meet their growing demand. As long as they are producing enough wet diapers then you are probably not running out. Contact a lactation consultant if you are concerned.
2007-02-10 23:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by missyB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to FEED_ON_DEMAND. Your baby is very little and will be hungry alot . my kids nursed every 2 hours for months. Until they started solid foods then is went to 3 and 4 hours apart. You just need patients and the will to keep it up. Trust me it's all worth it in the end. Just the thought of knowing you child has the best! Congrats.
2007-02-09 16:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your supply probably isn't fully established yet. Give it a few more days for baby to adjust. It's probably more for comfort than hunger. But call your doctor if you have serious concerns.
2007-02-09 16:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by mbbwat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY EAT ALL THE TIME!! I AM SURE SHE OR HE IS FINE!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BABY!!!
GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-13 01:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by bortharris@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋