Number of feeds

Breastfeeding is on demand. The baby makes it known when he's hungry and he takes the exact amount he needs, an amount supplied by the mother over a period of time. This is why a shortage of milk doesn't exist: it's basically all about supply and demand!

During the first weeks, the rhythm may seem intense. It's normal: your baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, and as a result he may feed often and in small quantities. Don't worry if you end up giving 10 or more feeds per day: breast milk is digested very quickly (in around 20 minutes, whereas industrial milk takes 4 hours to digest).

Don't watch the clock: the duration of feeds is unimportant. It can be fast or take an hour. If he is very hungry, the infant will tend to throw himself onto the breast, but once satisfied, let him lounge there a bit, to make the most of an affectionate moment. This is important as it helps establish the mother-child bond as well as maintaining lactation. There is a close relationship between the baby's demand and the mother's milk production: feeding brings on lactation. The result: the more a baby feeds, the more milk the mother produces. You respond perfectly to the needs of your baby.