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Cluster feeding

AStewartBUAStewartBU member
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Sooo--yesterday--we had to leave LO for 5 hours (she is 3 weeks old) so I left 6 oz with grandma and grandpa to feed her. Came back, BF her--she slept for 3 hours (until 10:30pm) then she was up all night long--wouldn't latch properly, etc. It was a struggle until about 8am this morning--she has been latching better but wants to nurse like every hour. Can babies cluster feed during the day? I thought most only did it at night?
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Re: Cluster feeding

  • 1sttimemomma20131sttimemomma2013 member
    Yes they can cluster feed at any time if day. May be a growth spurt. May be seeking comfort after being away from you. :)
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  • AStewartBUAStewartBU member
    Ok--thanks ladies. I feel like she isn't getting anything. My boobs feel soooooo soft. I can't have anything left!
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  • surpriseadditionsurpriseaddition member
    You never run out....so just keep nursing. You're supply will increase because of it. GL!


    **DD1 - 7/9/98**

    **DS - 11/9/00**

    **DD2 - 4/30/13**

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  • opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    AStewartBU said:

    Ok--thanks ladies. I feel like she isn't getting anything. My boobs feel soooooo soft. I can't have anything left!

    That's good! She's signaling your body to increase milk production! Stay hydrated, eat an extra snack, and settle in for some good, mindless TV ;)
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  • surpriseadditionsurpriseaddition member
    @katehgee yes, it isn't like that all the time!  The first 6 weeks are the hardest where it is basically constant, but the vast majority then settle into a routine where they can go longer.  They also become more efficient at nursing, so it no longer takes 45 minutes a session which also gives you more time.


    **DD1 - 7/9/98**

    **DS - 11/9/00**

    **DD2 - 4/30/13**

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