My 10 week old starts the night in her cot (amby/nature's nest hammock) but wakes after 3-4 hours. At that stage I bring her into bed and feed her lying on my side. It's great because I usually fall asleep while feeding so I generally feel rested. However, she wakes several times during the night for a feed and I don't think she needs to actually feed each of those times IYKWIM. I would like to have her go longer between feeds. So a few quick Q if anyone has ideas:
- when side-lying did you switch sides after each feed or did you make it through the night with lo feeding off one breast only? If I stay with one side I feel by the morning there is nothing in that breast and she is definitely only nibbling, but if I switch then I can't express in AM as both breasts are empty
- once she is in the bed with us, I wake more frequently, and once I hear/see her rooting for a feed, I put her on the breast. However, as i fall asleep during feeding, I don't know if she feeds a lot or a little. Should I try sitting up to give her a more complete feed?
- when side-lying she is on her side facing me. Often she sleeps the whole night like this. Is this ok for her? She now can roll from her back to side (feeding urge is a strong motivation) but not onto stomach yet.
- Any hints to get a good latch in this position?
Hope this makes sense and thanks for help!