Cluster Feeding: Is this normal?

[TriChick]

LO is 11 days old, born at 37+1. He has fed well since day 1. He lost 8oz initially (was born at 6lbs. 4oz.), but was back up to birth weight after 9 days. The past 2 days he has been nursing non-stop from around 5pm until at least 1am. My milk appears to be keeping up (able to squeeze out a little out while he is nursing from the other), but he won't go for more than a couple minutes without rooting like he is starving and screaming until he is latched back on I know they cluster feed, but is 8+ hours normal??

 

[TriChick]

Forgot to add, his diaper output is normal. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[BunnyN]

I'd say anything is normal at that age, lol. I would't worry about it though. He is probably sending messages to your body to make more milk. When LO did feeding marathons I always noticed an increase in my supply within 24hrs and she would let up. Sometimes babies just suck for comfort too.

 

[history_girls]

I'd say normal. Week two my dd was feeding constantly between 5pm and 10pm and then between 2am and 5pm.

Didn't last many days - maybe a week?

 

[TriChick]

Thanks for the reassurance ladies, I appreciate it Lol the things they don't tell you about BFing!

 

[staralfur]

Yes, definitely. Mine used to feed from 10pm-7am like clockwork. It's tough but will improve with time.

 

[luna_19]

Definitely normal it will get better

 

[Noo]

Totally - Anything goes! Grab yourself lots of snacks, bottles of water/cans of pop/cup of tea, television remote and some pillows and camp out for the evening xx

 

[BunnyN]

Totally - Anything goes! Grab yourself lots of snacks, bottles of water/cans of pop/cup of tea, television remote and some pillows and camp out for the evening xx

Good advice. A stretchy wrap or sling that you can feed in does wonders for some too.

 

[Rachel_C]

Yep, normal. Stock up on DVD boxsets!

 

[Noo]

Netflix has been a Godsend

 

[Tilliepink]

Definitely normal. As long as he's not bringing a bunch up after then all is fine.

 

[ChocolateC]

I remember you from the 3rd Trimester group! Congrats! I delivered 2 weeks ago and just wanted to let you know that mine also does cluster feeding sometimes, especially after the 7-10 day mark and sometimes it does last several hours, though I get too tired to really time it. It's not every day for me, but when it happens it drives me crazy--I keep a book by my side for those times, and surf the Internet if I'm close to my computer. I've noticed my milk supply increasing too, which is nice.

 

[Foxy37]

Also have a cluster feeder, she is gaining weight fantastically but no wonder as she is attached to my boobs from 5-10 pm then back again till midnight. Last night she went from 2am - 7am. I know it's very normal but my poor nipples need a break xxx

 

[TriChick]

Thanks everyone, makes me feel like I'm not alone lol I've definitely updated the Netix queue! And thanks Chocolate, congrats to you as well!