When did DC get "more efficient" with BFing?

laura1

My DS will be 6 weeks tomorrow. ?He was not gaining weight well (7oz in 15 days) at his 1 month visit, so I had to start feeding him more - I am single-side feeding and he was taking ~20 minutes every 2-3 hours during the day, then 3-4 hours overnight. ?So I started getting him to eat for ~30 minutes, at the same intervals (I have always had to wake him up), and he gained 9oz in 7 days, which we were all happy with. ?So I am supposed to be doing the same thing (30 minutes every 2-3 hours) until the next weight check, 2 weeks later. ?Well I am one week in, and DS will not take 30 minutes any more. ?At most I can get him to take 25 or so minutes, but that usually takes a lot of effort, and involves DS spitting up at least once from the effort. ?So could he be more efficient now? ?I don't want to force feed him, but I also want him to gain weight. ?Thanks in advance! (Sorry if I don't get to thank you for replies until later...I am heading out now and won't get back for a few hours - but I am grateful for any advice!)

jamalynn

Around 8 weeks, DD started to get more efficient and we also started to bf on both sides around that time as well.  Your LO may just be more efficient and not need as long.  I would just follow his lead. 

SeaSoul

It was around 8 weeks for us too...have you tried posting this on the BFing board?

macschic

2-3 months. It took some time.

laura1

Thanks everyone - I did post on bfing board too...no replies yet!