My son will be 9 months in a week. He is still breast fed. But he only nursed for maybe 5 mins or less on each side. He is getting solids throughout the day. I want to make sure he is getting enough milk. I don't know how much he gets when he nurses, but usually when I pump in place of a feeding I only get out 4 oz or less; except for morning. I always have more in the morning. I am wondering if maybe he doesn't even like breast milk anymore? I haven't tried dairy products yet because he was breaking out with eczema when he got milk based formula. Dr. put him on soy. He usually nurses at 8, 12, 4:30 and 8:15. He eats solids an hour after he nurses except for the 8:15pm...then he goes to bed.
2007-08-13 15:05:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son never nursed longer than 5 minutes and he was 20lbs at 4 months.
However if you are concerned reduce the amount of solids, as breastmilk is the only thing that is nutritionally needed.
Also 4 oz is an unusually large pumping output:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html
What is normal when it comes to pumping output and changes in pumping output?
Most moms who are nursing full-time are able to pump around 1/2 to 2 ounces total (for both breasts) per pumping session. Moms who pump more milk per session may have an oversupply of milk, or may respond better than average to the pump, or may have been able to increase pump output with practice. Many moms think that they should be able to pump 4-8 ounces per pumping session, but even 4 ounces is an unusually large pumping output.
It is quite normal to need to pump 2-3 times to get enough milk for one feeding for baby (remember that the pump cannot get as much milk as a baby who nurses effectively).
2007-08-13 15:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is growing he is eating good. As long as he has wet diapers and isn't dehydrated than he is nursing enough. Older babies don't eat as much as newborns and they suck harder so they get more milk in less time. Maybe he wants to wean, however, he should not have cows milk until he is a year old. He should be put on formula until then. I hope you keep nursing though, it's the best for your baby. I'm sure he is getting enough milk.
2007-08-13 22:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Celesta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's fine.
Ive always nursed my son on one side each feeding. (nurses are gasping some where). But now that he is almost 7 months he only nurses for about 5-10 minutes total. He's still gaining weight like a mad man. And thats all that matters.
Dont stress it.
2007-08-13 22:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at this age his demand for milk really drops, he will want to nurse when he's thirsty or for comfort. Provide some extrra water for him during the heat of the day just to be careful about dehydration.
2007-08-13 22:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he`s fussy, doesn`t sleep and is generally unhappy then I would worry about him not getting enough milk.
If he`s happy, sleepy and getting into all sorts of things, he`s fine.
Babies know if they`re hungry or not, he`d let you know if he needed more. If you`re really worried about it though, go see your doctor to put your worries to rest.
2007-08-13 22:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
than gust give him more milk in both your brests
2007-08-13 22:12:22 · answer #6 · answered by starla m 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋