Ds was born sat morning. Saturday he fed about every 4 hours, hardly cried and slept really well at night (I understand this is normal as they are tired after labour). Sunday he was the same but from Sunday evening he hasn't stopped feeding.
He'll feed on each side for up to 40 nins. Will come off himself but then immediately start rooting and will scream if he doesn't get the breast again.
I don't think my latch is too bad. Midwives didn't seem worried and his output is good but I'm worried he's not sleeping. He got two 3 hour stretches last night, and one 2 hour stretch today but other than that it's been half hour at the most once or twice and the rest of the time he's either feeding or crying.
Midwife said it could be my milk coming in. Is it normal for them to feed this often while that happens?
Dh read some pamphlet today that said a newborn should cry only about half hour a day! Is that right?
I don't mind the feeding it's just I need to sleep and I think he does too.
Does anyone have any suggestions or assurance that it gets easier?!
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cogitosum · 29/07/2013 22:24
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