Breastfeeding Questions

Home Care Advice - Length of Feedings after milk supply is in: (by day 8 at the latest)

Length of Feedings after milk supply is in: (by day 8 at the latest)

  • Allow your baby to nurse as long as she wants to on the first breast (up to 20 minutes). (Reason: to get the high-fat, calorie-rich hind milk)
  • You can tell your baby has finished the first breast when the sucking slows down and your breast becomes soft. Then offer the 2nd breast if she's interested.
  • Alternate the breast you start with at each feeding.

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