Breast feeding help

[Lbel00]

Ds2 is 7 weeks old and Breastfeeding (formula fed ds1). I’m finding at the moment he seems awake for long periods compared to DS1 especially on evening and constantly wanting to feed especially between 6-11pm he is pretty much attached to my boobs. On the evening he is fussing a lot and my boobs feel empty. Will this settle down? Is there anything I can do to help with my supply? Finding it hard as would just like some time to myself on evening to have bath relax but he is constantly on my boobs.

[Claireeeeeeeeeeeee]

This is completely normal and is called cluster feeding, it's how babies regulate supply. Most breastfed babies do it to start with it will pass, but maybe not till about 12 weeks. I would recommend getting a cup of tea, some chocolate and putting a box set on and just settling in for the evening. Maybe try and have your bath at a different point. It does get easier.

[claire16c]

Hi there please don’t worry it’s not your supply it’s normal baby behaviour. Babies are putting in their future requests for milk building supply and wanting to be close to mum.

Well done for giving your baby your precious breast milk! Put your feet up with a box set. When they’re older and won’t sit down these days will seem like a distant but fond memory x

[claire16c]

Also empty feeding boobs are just meaning that you’re not over producing so much anymore - full engorged boobs are confused boobs. You don’t want that forever ! The milk is still there it’s produced even as baby is feeding x

[sarahharas]

My son is 8 weeks and doing exactly the same although not only in the evening but also during the day and yes it is comletely normal and considered important. I was told that I just have to get through it. I was very upset in the beinning and it stressed me a lot, but as soon as I accepted it, I was very relaxed, which is important for the milk supply. And I always tell myself that it wont go on forever

[Lbel00]

Thank you all going to persevere and try chill out . I think I get myself all stressed thinking of housework I could be doing or activities with my 2 year old. Hopefully will get easier soon will sit and eat some chocolate tonight lol

[Winter_Girl in reply to Lbel00]

As the others have said, it is cluster feeding and is normal behaviour. My LG cluster fed for 4 hrs twice a day, but I don't remember lasting very long before she was then feeding every couple of hours. Don't stress about the housework or anything like that - this stage doesn't last forever 😊 You could do some reading with your 2 year old while you are feeding if you have a free hand? I didn't have any free hands for almost 3 months because I had to support my breast as well as my baby🙄

Sounds like you are doing a great job!