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do I overfeed my baby?

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Kayshields · 21/10/2013 21:36

Hi, ebf my baby girl and have done since birth, she has always been a very hungry baby and she is now six weeks old and since yesterday has been feeding every hour.. we've never had a routine but I usually get at least two hours (except in a growth spurt) and its exausting, my partner says im overfeeding her and its my fault for letting it happen, however I can't imagine just leaving her to go hungry this young :( what are your opinions?

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poocatcherchampion · 21/10/2013 21:38

keep feeding, its totally normal and probably a growth spurt.

MrsWildermac · 21/10/2013 21:39

I don't think you can overfeed them at that age! We were always amazed at how much DD was eating for such a tiny thing! She is still a guzzler and seems to eat all the time but she's stuck steadily to the 25th centile despite all the food!

Liara · 21/10/2013 21:39

No, you cannot overfeed a bf baby imo.

Feed on demand, six weeks is still tiny and your supply may be settling down a bit, which can lead to a bit more frequent demand.

She is growing very fast and needs every bit of nutrition she gets, and your bm is the best way to provide it for her.

notanyanymore · 21/10/2013 21:43

I was always told you can't overfeed a bf baby.
Dd2 was a big feeder, I think some just are. Sounds like you doing a good job in an exhausting situation. Chin up, it doesn't last long, try to enjoy the cuddles.
(And your do needs to know what he's talking about not just make such cuntish remarks)

notanyanymore · 21/10/2013 21:43

*dp

PedlarsSpanner · 21/10/2013 21:46

agree, you can't overfeed

you are responding to baby's cues, he is being a twat

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Kayshields · 21/10/2013 21:50

Thanks :) I thought I was doing the right thing but he made me doubt myself a little, its annoying sometimes how clueless men are about breastfeeding

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Thesebootsweremadeforwalking · 21/10/2013 21:51

I too have always been told that you can't overfeed a BF baby. During growth spurts my two have always regarded this as a challenge....

I'd ignore your DP, personally. Have you got a BF support group anywhere locally? BFing is at least partly about holding your nerve during growth spurts, and other BFing mums are brilliant at keeping you going IME.

ChocolateHelps · 21/10/2013 22:45

Call one of the breastfeeding support helplines. LLL, ABM, NCT. They can help you work out what might be happening such as a growth spurt (v likely) but could be other things like a tongue tie that's not been picked up? Or it may be nothing at all. Having a chat with someone who has breastfed their own babies and worked at supporting mums to breastfeed their own baby can help you feel clearer and more confident. Go to a group too but you don't have to wait to speak to someone.

McBaby · 23/10/2013 21:38

There is a massive six week growth spurt. Just carry on feeding on demand and they will space out again.

mrsmartin1984 · 23/10/2013 21:42

Yep feeding frenzy. Completely normal.

LamaDrama · 23/10/2013 21:47

I still feed on demand, & my chunky monkey DD is 24 weeks old,

I remember the hourly stints well Grin

You cant overfeed a BF baby, they wont feed if they are full, keep doing what you are doing Thanks

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