Dd2 is 11 days and I am exclusively bf.
I lasted 10 weeks with dd1, she was a sleepy baby and wasn't bothered about feeding and began to lose weight.
This time around I want to be more successful so have got myself armed with support from La Leche and info from Kellymom etc.
I am aiming for the recommended 8-12 feeds a day, but am unsure as to what counts as a feed - one boob/both boobs - how long etc.
Dd2 is feeding for about 15-30 mins per boob with a bit of a break in between of about 15 mins - but sometimes only has one boob. I often do have to wake her up/change her nappy etc as she would sleep if left - just like dd1!
Dd2 is sleeping O.K. at night - last night she woke at 2.30 had a feed for nearly an hour in total on both boobs - I then had to wake her up at 8 a.m. as my boobs were killing!
Dd2 was 9lb at birth went down to 8.3 but at day 10 was back up to 8.9.
Does it sound O.K. that she sleeps so well at night (stupid question I know) dd1 did this and I'm paranoid that I'm not feeding dd2 enough - hence what counts as a feed?
Any advice is gratefully received - you'd think 2nd time around I would be less worried! TIA!
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Get advice and support with infant feeding from other users here.
Infant feeding
BF a newborn - what counts as a feed?
15 replies
hotmama · 20/02/2006 10:02
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.