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constantly feeding?

Smores730Smores730 member
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3rd time mom here but still haven't figured out this breast feeding thing. My baby is 2 weeks old today and for the past 10 days she has literally been on my breast like 20 hours out of the day. Aside from a few 3 hour sleep sessions, things usually look like this: she eats, falls asleep/suckles, delatches, wakes herself up within 20 minutes and starts rooting again. Rinse and repeat. Any time she is awake, she is crying and rooting. If I remove her while suckling, she wakes up and wants to actively nurse again. I feel like she is never full and never happy/content.
Advice? Guidance?


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Re: constantly feeding?

  • MrsMarie3MrsMarie3 member
    It sounds like my baby at one to two weeks.  It didn't last long, and I was told it was just baby's way of increasing your supply.  It's usually just something you need to get through.  Hang in there.  It will get better.
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  • AsivecAsivec member
    Up your fluids, at least 2 pint size glasses of water and 2 pint size glasses of milk.

    Try more ways to keep her alert. Things to try: blow on face gently, undress, change diaper, tickle feet, listen to non-soothing music, walk around (if your talented), talk in a loudish voice.

    Make sure you offer both sides at a feeding even if she's asleep. It may give you more time in between.

    Good luck!
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  • mommatotwo2mommatotwo2 member
    Totally normal for a newborn :)
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  • Starfish+77Starfish+77 member
    My DS is 2 weeks and I could've written this post. My a$$ is on the sofa all day long feeding him. I also have a 16 month old that I feel like I'm neglecting since he's constantly eating. I hear it gets better but it's very hard!! So just wanted to say that I completely understand and can sympathize. Hang in there!!
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  • sarahandeddiejune212008sarahandeddiejune212008 member
    Totally normal. It won't last much longer though. Hang in there mama!
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