How often should a mother nurse her baby?
On One Hand: When Your Baby is HungryAccording to La Leche League International, there is no specific timetable for how often a mother should nurse her baby. Every baby is different, and will need to nurse at various intervals. Instead of timing the feedings, pay attention to signs that your baby is hungry. This can including fussing or making a sucking motion with their lips.On the Other: Make Sure Your Baby Gets EnoughIt is important to make sure your baby gets enough breast milk. He should feed at minimum eight to twelve times per day, which is every two to three hours. If your baby is sleeping and it has been more than three hours since her last feeding, you should wake her up. Some babies feed more often than that, which is normal.Bottom LineAt minimum, you should breast feed your baby every two to three hours. However, some babies like to nurse more often than that and will show signs of hunger in between feedings.
