Cluster feeding or comfort?

Very new to breastfeeding, my baby is 11 days old. Feel like she is constantly feeding off me between the hours of 8pm and 1am - is it cluster feeding? or is she using it as a comfort?

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Hey newborns feed sooo frequently it is likely a mix of both cluster feeding to build your milk supply and comfort of being close to mum.

breastfeeding is very relaxing for newborns as they can smell mum, it gives them warmth, skin to skin, and satisfaction from feeding so they’ll want to do it very often x

it’s constant though, 10 minute bursts and then a few minutes of super sleep. If she isn’t feeding she’s crying and flailing around…

My boy was like this at the beginning so much so my MIL thought my milk wasn't enough for him. But all it was he needed his mama comfort. It'll settle down, dont worry. If you are still concerned, talk to your midwife or health visitor. But baby is only 11 days old still very new x

I know, I get you! I know it’s demanding but this stage will pass ❤️

My LO is 4 months old now but I remember newborn stage it felt like all I did was feed her. At one point I started supplementing with formula thinking my milk wasn’t filling her but my midwives reassured me that this is super normal and newborns cluster feed to regulate your supply. Now she is EBF.

Newborns stomach is very small so they will feed little and often & cluster feed. The crying when not feeding could be because she wants closeness to you aswell x

Hang in there mama you got this ☺️

Also forgot to mention check for gas if she won’t settle between feeds x

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