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Is my newborn eating too much?

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lovelovee · 05/01/2021 23:17

First time mum here so not really sure what to expect DS is 4 days old and Every time I breastfeed him he seems full and falls asleep I put him down and he's starts crying or fussing and when I put him back on he's still feeding! What should I do am I not giving him enough time to finish ?

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BaronessBomburst · 05/01/2021 23:22

Newborns feed constantly.
Their stomachs are tiny and by keep suckling they help build up and establish your milk supply. Cluster feeding is very usual in the evenings too, even in older babies.
It's normal but you will be chained to the settee for a while!

user1471457757 · 05/01/2021 23:53

Completely normal. Baby is feeding to build up your supply.

SophieDahling · 05/01/2021 23:56

Don’t stress, it’s completely normal. Breastfed babies feed for both nourishment and comfort. Forget everything you’ve ever read about schedules and feed times. Just put them to the breast as often as it comforts them. They need to feed a lot at the beginning. This will be your main job.

Keep going, it can be hard in the early days but so worth it. Congrats!

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theseriousmoonlight · 06/01/2021 00:03

Congratulations on your baby. Newborns feed pretty much constantly. Just get comfy, make sure you have snacks and water nearby (very important to hydrate yourself), grab the remote and be prepared to go through tubes of lanisoh!

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