Breastfeeding question

Mummy_to_be87 · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:26 PM

My LO used to take a full half an hour per feed when she was about 1-3 weeks then she decreased to 15 minutes per feed and now she is only taking 10 minutes per feed, will she be getting enough and why would she be decreasing her time?

onlyme · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:34 PM

Yes, she'll be getting enough - you could always offer her the other boob if you think she's still hungry. They get quicker as they get more effecient at feeding.

Munchkin30 · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:46 PM

My LO randomly went from hour long feeds to 15ish mins overnight at about 6 weeks. I think they just get better at feeding and our boobs get better at squirting it out faster! She now sometimes does 5 mins, sometimes 20. The other way of making sure they're full is to burp and change them then try and put them back on, if they won't go on they must be full!

Bec27 · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:48 PM

Yes don't worry it's totally normal, the feeding time gets shorter as they get older and often varies depending on which feed it is too. My LO always feeds for longer 1st feed of the day and last feed before bed but feeds for minutes the rest of the time.

Mollington · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:49 PM

Yes. They become pretty quick and efficient. I always used to worry about my supply but no need. Mother nature is clever. You should be able to tell if LO is still hungry. Or LO will just ask for the next feed sooner. they sort themselves out.

Mummy_to_be87 · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:53 PM

as you say it about the milk coming quicker, the other week I expressed and barely got 3oz and on monday I got 8oz in 20 mins woohoo lol when my lo is finished she just lies there pouting her lips and refuses to take anymore, she is still pooing and peeing so Im glad I had your reasurrance

thanks ladies x

Mar 15th, 2012, 17:26 PM	#1
Mummy_to_be87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,910	Breastfeeding question My LO used to take a full half an hour per feed when she was about 1-3 weeks then she decreased to 15 minutes per feed and now she is only taking 10 minutes per feed, will she be getting enough and why would she be decreasing her time?

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:34 PM	#2
onlyme Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 655	Yes, she'll be getting enough - you could always offer her the other boob if you think she's still hungry. They get quicker as they get more effecient at feeding.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:46 PM	#3
Munchkin30 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,991	My LO randomly went from hour long feeds to 15ish mins overnight at about 6 weeks. I think they just get better at feeding and our boobs get better at squirting it out faster! She now sometimes does 5 mins, sometimes 20. The other way of making sure they're full is to burp and change them then try and put them back on, if they won't go on they must be full!

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:48 PM	#4
Bec27 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 1,409	Yes don't worry it's totally normal, the feeding time gets shorter as they get older and often varies depending on which feed it is too. My LO always feeds for longer 1st feed of the day and last feed before bed but feeds for minutes the rest of the time.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:49 PM	#5
Mollington Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 186	Yes. They become pretty quick and efficient. I always used to worry about my supply but no need. Mother nature is clever. You should be able to tell if LO is still hungry. Or LO will just ask for the next feed sooner. they sort themselves out.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:53 PM	#6
Mummy_to_be87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,910	as you say it about the milk coming quicker, the other week I expressed and barely got 3oz and on monday I got 8oz in 20 mins woohoo lol when my lo is finished she just lies there pouting her lips and refuses to take anymore, she is still pooing and peeing so Im glad I had your reasurrance thanks ladies x

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