Length of nursing time

KM0715 · May 2014

LO is 5.5 weeks and EBF. In the last couple of days I've felt as though the time she takes to nurse has decreased dramatically. Especially during night feedings. She used to nurse for 30minutes, and now sometimes is done in less than 10. I'm certainly not complaining about less time on the boob, but I'm worried she's not getting enough to eat or something. I have tried to get her to eat more and she is either completely disinterested or falls asleep and I can't wake her. I guess if she seems satisfied and poops are normal it's okay? Is it normal to see a change like this?

jessevans10 · May 2014

Mine has done the same. He's 6 weeks and has gone from 15-25 mins to 10 or less. And sometimes just one side feeding. He has decreased more at night also, but is sleeping well and still just wakes up every two hours to eat. Which is normal for him. Just go with their flow.

KM0715 · May 2014

Ok great thanks! I figured it was ok given she she seems happy and is pooping but the reassurance is helpful!!

Saumya25 · May 2014

Thanks for the post I had been wondering the same my LO just turned 5 weeks old

rlyttle · May 2014

Your LO is learning and getting more efficient. If she is hungry I'm sure she will let you know. Are you left still feeling full or empty? If you still feel full you might want to pump after a feeding.

C12H22O11 · May 2014

rlyttle said:

Your LO is learning and getting more efficient. If she is hungry I'm sure she will let you know. Are you left still feeling full or empty? If you still feel full you might want to pump after a feeding.

I wouldn't do this...did it with DS and ended up with a wicked oversupply that tied me to a pump for 10+ months and made nursing nearly impossible because I would drown DS.

MaybeKatie10 · May 2014

You guys are all lucky bastards. My LO is 6 weeks old and still going an hour to 1.5 PER FEED. For 10 feeds a day! Feeding this child is like picking up a full time job!

Oh, the jealousy I feel over your efficient eaters! Oh, it burns!

mcgeeva · May 2014

My lo is 9 weeks and will nurse only on one side a feeding for around 5-6 minutes and completely empty my boobs. They def get more efficient but mine has been this way since week 3

megsue114 · May 2014

My little did the same thing. I still worry a bit that she isn't getting enough, but she gained ~2lbs by her 1 month appt, and had gained 2lbs 2oz at her 2 month appt. She's gaining well and pooping, so I try not to let it get to me.

You're doing good mama! Keep it up!

LaNorte · May 2014

MaybeKatie10 said:

You guys are all lucky bastards. My LO is 6 weeks old and still going an hour to 1.5 PER FEED. For 10 feeds a day! Feeding this child is like picking up a full time job!

Oh, the jealousy I feel over your efficient eaters! Oh, it burns!

I am in the same boat - DS is on my breast about 8-10 hours a day! Everyone says "it gets better" but it makes me worried to hear yours still does this at 6 weeks! I don't want to quit, but I don't have it in me to keep this pace up either.

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