help me! what do you ladies think?

Question

I am concerned my daughter isn't nursing long enough. But I'm asking you to maybe get some peace of mind. 
   When she goes 3 hours between feeds she will nurse for 12-15 Minutes on one breast and then doesn't want the other. If she wants fed at an hour between feeding she will only go 7-10 minutes on one breast. Does this sound like she's nursing enough? 
She's having enough wet/dirty diapers.

I just feel like she should be nursing longer. Let me know what you think. Thank you!

Answer

Sounds just like my baby girl. She generally nurses for maybe 15 minutes at the most, and only on one side. She's 5 weeks old today and has been gaining a pound a week for the past 3 weeks! The main thing you want to be mindful of is the number of pee and poopy diapers. Keep up the good work! 😊

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That's completely fine! Exactly how it should be.

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My daughter is a fast eater as well. I have a super fast letdown so she only nurses around 10 minutes or less. I only ever feed her on one side at a time and she always gained great. So don't worry, it sounds like you're doing great!

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Make sure you are burping before offering the 2nd side

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I think she's doing great

help me! what do you ladies think?

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