Every baby is different. How much and how often your baby feeds will depend on your baby’s needs. Here are a few things to know about how much and how often babies breastfeed during the first days, weeks, and months of life.
First Days
If you have questions about your baby’s growth or how much breast milk he or she is getting, talk with your child’s doctor or nurse.
Your newborn baby’s belly is tiny. He or she does not need a lot of milk with each feeding to be full.
Your baby may want to eat as often as every 1 to 3 hours. Frequent feeding helps increase your milk supply and gives your baby practice at sucking and swallowing.
You may be able to hear your baby sucking and swallowing the breast milk.
Most babies who are getting breast milk should not be fed infant formula in the first few days. If you are concerned about meeting your baby’s needs, talk to a lactation consultant, or your baby’s nurse or doctor, right away to find out how to address any breastfeeding problems and determine the best way to meet your baby’s needs.
Source: CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/how-much-and-how-often.html
