Mothers often worry about the time it takes to breastfeed baby, they are not sure whether their baby
is nursing and feeding too quickly, or perhaps they wonder if baby
is breastfeeding andsucking too slowly, or not getting enough
breast milk.
Don't worry. All baby's are different. If your baby is latching
and feeding, just sit back and relax and enjoy the quiet bonding
time with your baby.
If your baby has plenty of wet nappies and is sleeping well, not
waking up hungry in the middle of a sleep, then you are doing a
fine job!
There are no set rules for the about of time it takes to
breastfeed baby, all babies and mothers milk flow are
different.
Many babies feed for around 10 to 20 minutes per breast. Some
babies take 5 minutes per breast.
Watch your baby and make sure that your baby empties out one
breast before you offer to nurse baby from the second breast.
if your baby is feeding properly, watch for their jaw going
suck-swallow-suck-swallow.
if your baby is just on your nipple for comfort, and not feeding
well, you will see baby just suck suck suck and not swallow. Be
careful as this can cause nipple damage.