Growth Spurt - Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Problems

Growth Spurt

Topics that are related to growth spurts in the breastfed baby.

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Infant Cries While Nursing

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience between you and your baby, but it can be a real challenge when your little one starts crying during feedings.

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Infant Growth Spurts

All babies will experience growth spurts, also called “frequency days." Mothers usually assume that they have low milk production during this time. Their babies may demand to be breastfed more often during the day and night and may become very fussy.

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Attachment Parenting

What Are the Signs of Hunger in Breastfed Babies?

All babies are different, and all have different ways of letting their mothers know that they are hungry; as you and your baby get to know one another, you will recognize your baby's unique hunger signals.

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Baby Fusses While Breastfeeding

As time goes by, most babies will start to suck stronger and more efficiently. During the first few weeks after birth, a baby may drink up to 40 minutes per feeding but, as time goes by, he/she might only need 10 to 15 minutes at the breast.

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Low Milk Supply Featured

Signs of Low Milk Supply and How to Increase Milk Production

Mothers sometimes use the wrong signs to judge milk supply. Here are some tips on how to determine whether you have low supply.

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Teething Symptoms - How to Tell if Your Baby Is Teething

Not all babies experience the terrible teething symptoms, some babies go through it as though nothing is happening. A mother might not even know that her baby is teething, until a tooth starts showing.

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Gassy Breastfed Baby

Mucus in the Stool

Discovering mucus in your baby's diaper isn't always a cause for concern; however, there may be instances where an underlying problem requires attention.

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Power Pumping to Increase Milk Supply Quickly

Some mothers may not see the results they are looking for when adding only a few pumping sessions into the mix. If this is you, you might want to consider power pumping.

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Cue Feeding Featured

Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings - Tips and Tricks

Cluster Feeding (sometimes called ‘bunch feeding’) is what the word suggests. Feeds that are ‘clustered’ together; this occurrence is normal!

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Reflux Featured

Is My Baby Spitting Up a Cause for Concern?

Spitting up typically peaks between the ages of two and four months. By the time most babies can sit up by themselves, they usually have mastered the skill of keeping their food down.

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Colic and the Breastfed Baby

Breastfeeding and Colic

Colic is characterized by prolonged crying in an otherwise healthy infant, often peaking during the initial six weeks of life. Generally, it resolves by itself when the baby is around 3 to 4 months old.

Cluster Feedings - My Baby Wants to Breastfeed All the Time!

Latching Issues

Cluster Feedings - My Baby Wants to Breastfeed All the Time!

These first few weeks will establish your milk supply. Life will get easier, but for now, life may be a little unpredictable. You need to follow your baby's lead.

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Breastfeeding a Baby With Acid Reflux

This problem is regularly dismissed as colic, fortunately nowadays we can actually do something about acid reflux. Acid reflux is usually worse for around 1 – 4 months and stops between 6 months to a year.

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How Much Expressed Milk Should I Feed My Baby?

Many studies have shown that a baby’s milk intake does not change much between the age of 1 to 6 months. Your body is so phenomenal that it actually changes the composition and quantity (amount of calories) of your breast milk according to your baby’s needs.

Latching Issues

Nursing Strike - When Your Baby Refuses to Breastfeed

During a strike, a baby may refuse to breastfeed, even when seemingly hungry, or may latch on only to push away shortly after. While the reasons for a nursing strike can vary, it's crucial to remember that this phase is usually temporary.

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