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Name: Julie

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Does anyone have any advise on bf a 9 day old baby that sometimes wants to eat for an hour or longer and then wants to eat again in another 15-20 minutes. She has recently began doing this, like she isn't getting enough. However, she is wetting frequently and seems to be gaining weight. Is it normal for a baby to want to bf so frequently, or is she doing it to pacify herself? Do I cut her off if she seems to be using it as a pacifier? Do I get her a pacifier instead? ↓

Name: Brenda | Date: Dec 2nd, 2005 11:00 PM

Are you drinking enough? Your milk will flow better if you are hydrated and eat regularly yourself. 9 days old she is still trying to find a schedule, I wouldn't worry. It won't hurt her if you nurse 24/7, just make you tired. You will get into a routine of doing anything and everything while she eats, and she will find a schedule that suits her soon. Good luck! ↑

Name: Rahnee | Date: Dec 3rd, 2005 7:33 PM

Are you really engorged? I mean are they really hard? If they are, you might try placing a warm rag on the breast your feeding from, to get the milk to flow better. I had that problem with my oldest. I got so engorged she could suck until she was exausted, but only get a little. I tried the rag idea and sometimes a warm shower before feeding time....just to excret enough to allow for a better flow of milk. It really helped her, and cut her feeding time in half. Hope that helps. ↑