Breastfeeding Frequency and Duration

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🔹 Newborns need 10-12 feedings per day, approximately every 2-3 hours.
🔹 The duration of a feeding session varies, but it typically lasts 10 to 20 minutes per breast.
🔹 Let your baby nurse from one breast before offering the other to ensure they receive the nutritious hindmilk.
🔹 Babies should also be fed on demand — whenever they show signs of hunger, not strictly by the clock.

🔹 Do not skip night feeds – feeding your baby at night is important to maintain and increase your milk supply

 

📌 Remember: Frequent feeding, including night feeds, is the key to a good milk supply and breastfeeding success.

 

Avoid setting a strict time limit—some babies nurse longer than others.