Cluster feeding can be a pretty exhausting time, as you might feel like you're doing nothing but feeding. But don't worry, here's everything you need to know about cluster feeding and how to manage it!
Many breastfeeding mums experience their newborn baby's cluster feeding right when they're just a few days or even weeks old. It can be hard to know straight away whether your baby is cluster feeding when they are this young because they are yet to establish a routine for you to compare this to.Yep! Just like with breastfed babies, if your little one is bottle-feeding with
or breast milk, he may still cluster feed when experiencing a growth spurt. Formula-fed babies do tend to feed less generally simply because breast milk digests quicker than formula.Many researchers are still unsure as to why babies cluster feed. Most importantly, although cluster feeding can be hard, it's a totally normal developmental stage in your babies early stages.
According to Sioned Hilton, registered International Certified Lactation Consultant, cluster feeding is a way for mum to bond with her baby. 'It is often thought of as nature’s way of encouraging baby to have close baby to mum cuddles, stimulate tomorrow’s breast milk supply, that in turn boosts feeding hormones.. Even if you have established a routine based on your baby’s demands, you may still find that he has periods of cluster feeding, particularly if he is unwell or needs reassurance.'Cluster feeding is completely normal and it's important to remember to just relax and follow your baby's lead.
Many mums are often also concerned that cluster feeding means their milk supply is low, but this is usually not the case. Your doctor or midwife will easily be able to tell if your baby isn't getting enough milk from their weight, so if you do have concerns about milk supply, speak to your midwife.It may be completely natural but that doesn't mean cluster feeding isn't completely knackering and you're more than entitled to wonder when it'll end.
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