Hourly feeding bf

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tegan · 01/02/2009 16:22

DS is 9 wks and bf but today he has been feeding every 1 to 2 hours and i am exhausted. Is this a growth spurt or should i introduce formula as dh has suggested

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constancereader · 01/02/2009 16:43

It is probably a growth spurt - no reason to introduce formula unless you want to! It should calm down in a day or so.

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tegan · 01/02/2009 17:31

Thanks i really want to carry on bf for as long as possible

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constancereader · 01/02/2009 17:47

sorry, should also have added my sympathy, days like that are really hard work.

JFly · 01/02/2009 17:55

It is exhausting, isn't it? Probably growth spurt (or gearing up for one), or maybe just a very hungry day. They have hungry/not-so-hungry days like we do.

I would continue to demand feed. Take to your bed and feed whilst lying down - at least you can get a little rest that way, even if not sleep.

You may find he will cluster feed especially in the early evening. My DS did up to about 12-14 weeks.

It does get easier. But your DS is still tiny and just needs his milk and probably a bit of comfort, too.

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tegan · 01/02/2009 18:42

Thanks as long as i know it will get better i am determind to continue

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Horton · 01/02/2009 18:56

It will definitely get better, I promise!

VictorianSqualor · 01/02/2009 19:02

Probably just a growth spurt.

Around this time babies need to increase supply so they feed often to increase prolactin levels which in turn increases milk production.

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