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What Should Be Daily Breastfeeding Duration?
Question: Hi my daughter was born on 4 .She is having breastfeeding for normaly 1.5 hr continuosly ..Is it normal to breastfeed baby for so long
She should be having 20 minutes per breast, nor more.
Rest, she is just sucking in air.
Rest, she is just sucking in air.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
26 days od baby is breadtfeeding for arnd 1.5 hr continuously what can be done to reduce time
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
A baby should be breastfed for maximum 20 minutes at a time.
Alternatively offer both breasts for 10 minutes each.
After that, even if she insists, do not feed.
A baby can get all she needs in 20 minutes , by the clock, after that what she is doing is called NNS - Non Nutritive Sucking.
In this action, she is getting no milk, only air.
That will affect her digestion.
During summer she can be again breastfed every 1.5 - 2 hours, but again, not more than 20 minutes each time .
Maybe your technique is incorrect, learn the ideal technique.
Here is a sample video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVhx7Bikp1A
Alternatively consult your paediatrician or a Lactation Consultant who will guide you.
If the baby is not latched on properly, she might continue sucking for long.
Also, make sure you are not giving her anything else, not even water .
Only breastfeeding alone is recommended till she is 6 months old.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
A baby should be breastfed for maximum 20 minutes at a time.
Alternatively offer both breasts for 10 minutes each.
After that, even if she insists, do not feed.
A baby can get all she needs in 20 minutes , by the clock, after that what she is doing is called NNS - Non Nutritive Sucking.
In this action, she is getting no milk, only air.
That will affect her digestion.
During summer she can be again breastfed every 1.5 - 2 hours, but again, not more than 20 minutes each time .
Maybe your technique is incorrect, learn the ideal technique.
Here is a sample video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVhx7Bikp1A
Alternatively consult your paediatrician or a Lactation Consultant who will guide you.
If the baby is not latched on properly, she might continue sucking for long.
Also, make sure you are not giving her anything else, not even water .
Only breastfeeding alone is recommended till she is 6 months old.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But if i dnt offer her my breast she keeps crying ... How to console her after 20 mins
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Babies cry, and I can understand your distress.
After 20 minutes, take her off the breast.
Divert her, take her for a stroll.
Offer a pacifier if you wish, though it is not recommended.
Sing to her, cuddle her, pass her over to a different family member.
Place her in the rocker / cradle for a nap.
There are various techniques to divert a child.
Continuously letting her be on the breast will not help you or her in the long run.
I know it is easily said, but difficult to do, but if you try from right now, you can inculcate the habit in her.
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Babies cry, and I can understand your distress.
After 20 minutes, take her off the breast.
Divert her, take her for a stroll.
Offer a pacifier if you wish, though it is not recommended.
Sing to her, cuddle her, pass her over to a different family member.
Place her in the rocker / cradle for a nap.
There are various techniques to divert a child.
Continuously letting her be on the breast will not help you or her in the long run.
I know it is easily said, but difficult to do, but if you try from right now, you can inculcate the habit in her.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks alot bt can low breast milk supply be d reason for long sucking session
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Is your baby gaining weight properly and thriving well , then you have enough milk.
You can take lots of liquid, atleast 5 litres per day for good milk supply.
Where do you stay ?
I could suggest some medication accordingly.
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Detailed Answer:
Is your baby gaining weight properly and thriving well , then you have enough milk.
You can take lots of liquid, atleast 5 litres per day for good milk supply.
Where do you stay ?
I could suggest some medication accordingly.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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