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I have always been told if there is plenty of wet and dirty nappies there is nothing to worry about. If there would be dry nappies for several hours that would be concern. You are doing well mama!! Put your worries to bed and enjoy your time with little one, but if you need reassurance you always can give a call to Health Visitor.
Baby is just getting used to your let down. It’s probably coming a bit fast for them. Anything from 5 minutes is classed as a good BF so don’t worry they sound like they’re doing great. This is a great resource to refer to x https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Breastfeeding-leaflet.pdf
@Nicole thank you, I think I'm just overthinking it all at the moment. He hasn't really lost any birthday weight so midwives were happy but will bring up at my next appointment. 😊 X
When it came to breastfeeding, our Dr. told us to let her let eat when we she wanted for as long as she wanted. She would eat anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes and then sleep for a good amount of time. By our first drs. Appointment, she was gaining weight really well. I think it’s okay as long as baby is happy and fed and not losing weight!
@Jen he hasn't lost of any of his birth weight so midwives were happy, think I'm over thinking and worrying as all new to me this time round! X
@Rachel-Marie it’s totally normal to stress, I did it with my son. You learn on the go just as much as baby, but it sounds like he’s doing perfect! Give yourself more credit for all the hard work!x
My daughter only ever fed for 5 minutes at a time and she ended up super chunky. The time for each feed isn't something to worry about. The main thing is as long as they're putting on weight then it shows they're getting the needed milk, and you're doing an awesome job
If baby is gaining weight don't worry too much babies have very small stomach the first week but then they become little beasts and feed like every 30 minutes 😂 also keep an eye on how much baby sleeps ( sometimes sleepy babies can mean jaundice babies) I assume you need to see peds at least twice the first month just let them know to test for it
It sounds like you have a fast let down. You can try laid back feeding - once baby’s latched lean back to help slow the flow of the milk. Over time their tongue will strengthen and they will be able to handle the milk better, and there will be less sputtering. Good luck mama!
My first drank for 20mins each feeding for the few couple of months and my little girl ( currently 10weeks) drank for 5mins ish for the 1st month or so and was full, she is also a huge baby so is obviously getting enough.Still the max she drinks for is 10mins unless she is in a growth spurt. Both also only fed on one side. Both of mine took a while to get used to the flow of mine as I had an oversupply, so would often have to hand pump a bit before they fed just so it wasn't too much for them in the early weeks. They soon get used to it. It's very hard not to worry about everything the first few weeks. Everything online is also so conflicting which doesn't help
Do you have a strong let down/fast flow? My son has never fed longer than 15min and he is 9mo now. I used to have to pump a little before feeding him bc he would choke on all the milk spraying out 😅
If your health visitor has came and your baby is putting on weight I wouldn’t stress too much! Some babies can suckle very quickly and get all the milk they need in 5 minutes. My son did this and he would have quick feeds and then sleep until he was a few weeks old. If you’re concerned I would maybe suggest it to your health visitor on the next appointment and see what they suggest to try x