My breastfeeding journey has been…a journey 😭 my milk came in late so I had to start my baby on formula from birth. I’ve been adamant on breastfeeding, at first only getting 2 oz max per pump session all the way to up to 9 oz a few weeks ago.
I’m almost 3 months pp now and sometimes I only pump 2-3oz, baby used to poop up to 8 times a day but recently only 1-3 times daily, he falls asleep at the breast and naps more during the day and wants to feed quite often, every 1-2 hours or so.
Is this normal? Or am I starving my child? 😢
How do I know if he’s getting enough? What are signs to look for? Please help :(
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This is totally normal! Some days I only get a couple ounces and other days I get 5 or 6 ounces! I tend to pump whilst baby feeds on the other breast. Same as you, my 4 month old can feed quite often, but it’s supply and demand with feeding. As long as he is still pooping & peeing, gaining weight.. he is getting enough! If you are worried then there’s a few breastfeeding sites to check out as I’m no professional! You can always private message me as I breastfed my 2nd for just over 2 years x

And also, for me the reason he feeds so often is that it is his comfort! Not always for milk. Does baby use a dummy or have a comfort teddy / blanket? X