Cluster Feeding?

My little guy was born 7/24 and since Thursday night, it’s been a non stop feeding session. (And I’m not exaggerating ). I cannot put him down without him asking to be back on the boob. The only way I get any break is if someone is holding him sleep and that’ll get me an extra 30ish minutes. Tonight is night 2, and I have not been able to put him down. I am not sure if this is cluster feeding or if he’s not getting enough? (My milk hasn’t come yet so he’s just on that liquid gold). When I squeeze, I see it coming out!

And if it is cluster feeding, any tips?

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I think it’s totally normal- it will help increase your milk supply and they do it in phases so it will pass!

It sounds like little guy is trying his hardest to help your milk come in. All I’d say is just keep going, the first week or two is hard but your body needs time to adjust to feeding a little human and that little human needs to adjust to being hungry/fed too.

For the worst cluster feeding days where you literally cannot take them off the boob, I suggest just stay in bed, put some Netflix on, have plenty of water and snacks and just enjoy the closeness. There’s not really much more you can do 😅 just know that it won’t last forever

It’s normal. Night two is usually rough because baby is working hard to get the milk in. Hang in there mama it’ll pass very soon.

I’m on week 2 and it gets better. Hang in there and take care of your nips. But totally normal.

It's known as night 2 syndrome where they cluster feed to move you from colostrum to milk. Completely normal.

Mine happened on night 3. I couldn't put her down from 9pm until 7am and my milk started leaking about 3am.

Definitely passes. Stay hydrated and eat plenty.

If they are having regular wet nappies I wouldn't be too worried.

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