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Can I still feed if my boobs feel empty?!

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Salmonspringroll · 17/07/2014 22:54

Exactly what the title says..... Babygirl is going 5-6 hours between feeds at night time and 3 hours in the day. In the evening maybe every 1-2 hours. In the evening and before bed my boobs feel empty, is she still getting milk out?!

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AnythingNotEverything · 17/07/2014 22:58

Yup. Your boobs don't store milk, they make it fresh, on demand. It's like magic.

If you bf exclusively, on demand, and let baby have as much as they want, you'll almost certainly produce enough. It's really clever.

itsahen · 17/07/2014 23:03

Yes you produce as long as she suckles

McFlickle · 17/07/2014 23:08

Yes, I did wonder about that too though. In the evening they'll feel empty and she'll be on for ages but I have seen the milk in her mouth when she pulls away Grin

mangofizz · 17/07/2014 23:15

Yes, a good analogy is that your boobs are a factory, not a warehouse!

Robo2013 · 17/07/2014 23:17

I had this too, sometimes felt hard and full, and other times empty! As long as baby growing and happy that's a good sign. Also hv told me the same as above that your a factory not storage. Good luck :0)

AppleAndMelon · 17/07/2014 23:46

Yes - and of course the more suckling = the more milk.

DevonCiderPunk · 18/07/2014 00:35

Yes. They are magical!

fledermaus · 18/07/2014 09:26

Yes, she'll still be getting milk and the milk will be more fatty too.

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