switching sides

IndyKat

I should know this since I have been BF for 2 months now, but...

My DD only feeds on one side at a time. If I feed her on both sides in a single feeding, which one do I start with next time? For example, I just fed her 15 min on left and 10 min on right...which side do I start with next time?

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The last one. 

little__bit

Make sure your DD really drains one breast before starting the other, even if that means you're using only one side per feeding.  She needs to access the hindmilk, which only transfers after the foremilk is exhausted.

My DS usually only nurses on one side per feeding, but he spends 30+ minutes draining it.  If he's still hungry, we'll change sides, but I know he'll get mostly foremilk once we switch.

Do make sure you switch sides at the next feeding, even if one breast produces more, so that you keep the supply up on both sides.

ncbelle

If he ever takes both sides, I start on the last one he took the next time since usually he doesn't go for long on the second side.

IndyKat

Got it-Thanks! I only feed on one side now (switching each feeding). I sometimes wonder if she isn't getting enough since I am not offering the second, but she seems content when she comes off one side and often feeds for 30 minutes. I thought I might offer the other side....whenever I have tried she doesn't seem too interested or spits up.