Breast Milk
You and your baby will
soon establish your own
flexible pattern, but
generally you can
expect 6-8 feeds in a
24 hour period.
Sometimes your baby
might want to be fed
more often. This is
normal, often due to a
growth spurt and will
usually last just a
couple of days. Over
time, you might find
that the time between
feeds lengthens. |
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When is baby satisfied
Your baby will normally
stop feeding and release
your breast when satisfied.
The length of time will
vary. You'll know that your
baby is getting enough food
when there is some weight
gain (150-200g per week)
and baby is alert and
reasonably settled between
feeds. The best indication
is in the nappies and you
can expect at least 6-8
changes every day! |
Expressing a
little milk
If your breasts are very
full at the beginning of a
feed, often the case in the
morning, expressing a
little milk first can help
your baby to get a better
attachment to your breast.
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Leaking breasts
Leaking breast are a common
inconvenience, while
establishing our milk
routine. It could take up
to 6 weeks or longer for
supply to equal demand. As
your production adapts to
the demands of your baby,
you may find nursing pads
are useful between feeds.
Some new mothers find that
their breast milk flows
simply thinking about
feeding or hearing a cry.
Look for a comfortable
nursing pad, which is
non-abrasive and does not
have plastic backing. |
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