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2 Apr 2024

The Frequency and Duration of Breastfeeding Sessions

The Frequency and Duration of Breastfeeding Sessions
As you prepare to welcome your little one into the world, it's essential to understand the frequency and duration of breastfeeding sessions to ensure the best start for your baby.
Let's explore this magical world together!
The Science Behind Breastfeeding ๐ŸŒŸ
  • Breastfeeding is a miraculous bonding experience between you and your baby.
  • Your body produces liquid gold - breast milk, uniquely designed to meet your baby's every need.
  • Breast milk is rich in essential nutrients, antibodies, and stem cells, providing your baby with a superpower juice!
  • Breastfeeding releases oxytocin, the "love hormone," creating a strong emotional connection between you and your little one.
The Dance of Frequency ๐Ÿ•บ๐ŸŽถ
  • Newborns typically need to nurse every 2 to 3 hours or even more frequently in the beginning.
  • Be prepared for nighttime dance parties as newborns often cluster feed during the evening.
  • As your baby grows, the frequency of breastfeeding sessions will likely space out.
  • Follow your baby's cues to establish a unique rhythm between you and your little one.
The Magic of Duration โœจโŒ›
  • In the early days, each breastfeeding session may last 15 to 20 minutes on each breast.
  • Colostrum, the early milk, is concentrated with essential nutrients and antibodies.
  • As your baby grows, they may feed more efficiently, reducing the duration to 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Allow your baby to lead the way and find harmony in your breastfeeding experience.
Embracing Challenges and Solutions ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ก
  • Breastfeeding may come with challenges like sore nipples or latching difficulties.
  • Seek advice from a lactation consultant or join breastfeeding groups for support.
  • Explore innovative solutions to overcome any hurdles you may encounter.
  • Remember, you're not alone on this adventure; there's a whole tribe of supportive moms cheering you on!
The Magical Bonding Experience ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’•
  • Breastfeeding is a magical bonding experience that creates a profound connection between you and your baby.
  • Each feeding session is an opportunity to provide love, comfort, and nourishment.
  • Embrace the joy of cuddling your little one close and enjoying skin-to-skin contact.
  • Breastfeeding will be one of the most beautiful chapters of your extraordinary tale of motherhood.
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Kelcey
11 Feb 2024

I am 10 weeks post partum. At the beginning, I was oversupplying and pumping every 2-3 hours getting at least 4-6oz out of each breast. Because of how much I was producing, I was told to cut down and start pumping every 3-4 hours instead. I did that and my supply DROPPED to 1-1.5 oz on left side and 2oz on right side. I take 3 different lactation supplements, post partum vitamin, tried power pumping, increase frequency and pump for longer times, etc. I'm only making 3.5ml per pump and my baby is eating/needing/wanting 4.5... She gets frustrated and fussy when breastfeeding (probably because she isn't getting enough), and no wonder because I'm not producing enough.. TIPS on how to increase supply?!!! I don't want to start using my stash..

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Nique๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿคฑ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
Join the breastfeeding support group on here..a lot of useful information and tips..
27 Mar 2024

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Following my supply dropped too !! ๐Ÿ˜”
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Krystal
21 Apr 2023

3rd pump of the day ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ using my speCtra. ๐Ÿ’“ my volume definitely decreases the more frequent pumping sessions I have. Whatโ€™s your secret to increasing your ๐Ÿฅ› volume? #spectra #pump #mothersmilk #breastfeeding

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Nita
I thought they said the more you pump the more milk you produce.๐Ÿคท๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ
27 Mar 2024

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Krystal
Thatโ€™s what they say! ๐Ÿ˜‚ I know staying hydrated helps. I havenโ€™t tried power pumping I guess thatโ€™s a thing. Maybe Iโ€™m not giving myself enough time between pumps to let my milk regenerate haha idk
27 Mar 2024

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Veronica
11 Jul 2022

Any one else deliver premature, and have trouble breastfeeding? I had my son at 34weeks and this was after one or two pumping sessions He's currently in NICU so I haven't really been able to get him to latch onto my boob or have much skin to skin contact. I feel like nothing in this pregnancy went how I had hoped and now I can't even give breast milk? ๐Ÿ˜• It got liitk bit yesterday I got 6ml I filled up 2 ot these syringes...but that was after 5 pump sessions. I have tea, a chocolate mix and 3 bottles if herbal supplements that I've been using. Has antibes gone through this and managed to start a mill supply once their baby is home.. or am I just a. Mom that will have to rely soley on formula?

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Sanari
Try mothers milk tea and breast massages it will come in (Mom of 7) 4 were premie
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Veronica
but after how much time? He's about 10 days old now. And this is the tea I've been using
27 Mar 2024

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