Evening difficulties

[MuminLilleFrance]

Hello,

My baby seems to be constantly hungry from about 7 - 11 in the eve. I'm not sure what to do...my doctor says that I should have atleast 1 1/2 break between feeds, and my breasts are engorged and so he says because I have been pretty much continously feeding in the eve I am over producing.

For the last couple of days I have been trying as he suggested meaning that my baby has been crying pretty much continously when not allowed to feed..she does seem hungry, but I think that perhaps she doesn't feed effectively because she thinks she can stay on the breast for three hours or so.

I'm not sure what to do, maybe a dummy would help? maybe she really needs to feed? maybe I should carry on trying to space the feeds and she'll learn to feed more effectively?

Any advice or similiar experiences??

She's 6 weeks old and despite this sleeps from 11.30 - 7.00am on her own - so thats the good side and generally is happy baby in the day.

Thanks

I'm no expert but my DD often used to feed and feed during the evening when she was very little. I think it's very common - I would be inclined to just let her feed if she wants to. Settle yourself on the sofa in front of the TV for the duration!

BTW sleeping from 11.30-7 at that age is amazing, it would indicate that she is feeding up during the evening to get through the long night ahead.

Anyway, hopefully someone else with a bit more experience will be along soon to offer advice.

Cluster feeding is very common in the evening. Both my ds and dd did this.

If you have a search through the archives I am sure there is lots of advice.