Breastfeeding frequency by age chart

It’s important for mothers to know that there is no magic number when it comes to how long you should nurse on each breast. For many years, moms were instructed to nurse on each breast for a prescribed amount of time such as 15-20 minutes on each side.

Now, mothers are being encouraged to follow their baby’s lead and let their baby tell them when they’re done!

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Allowing your baby to breastfeed on-demand and end the feeding when they’re ready ensures your baby takes a full feeding and let’s you RELAX and simply enjoy your baby.

How long your baby nurses can vary greatly from one session to the next and also throughout your breastfeeding journey.

In the early weeks, breastfeeding sessions do tend to be longer and it’s not uncommon for your baby to want to nurse frequently – especially during the evening hours. Cluster feeding is your baby’s way of telling your body to continue to produce ample amounts of milk to support his or her growth throughout infant years.

Your baby and your body work in perfect rhythm to match your mil

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