Do you wake your babies up for feedings?

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My little one (10 weeks old) starts sleeping longer stretches during night - last night it was even 7h. Usually after 5h w/o feeding my breasts get sore and full and I need to empty them. Do you wake up your babies, wait till they wake up or pump?

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Never wake a sleeping baby ... I usually pump during the night now that my little one is sleeping long stretches ... I pump not til empty just a quick 5-7 min to feel relief and get about a bottle worth ... always like to be ready to go if she needs to nurse ...

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I don’t wake mine at night. I’d say hand express in the middle of the night so you’re not uncomfortable and enjoy more sleep 🤗

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Our pediatrician told us to let breastfed LO only get 1 stretch of 5hr from last feeding to the next at night (e.g. bottle at 9.30pm then must wake to nurse at 2.30am). Then to let her have 1 stretch of 4hr. During the day, no more than 3hrs between feedings. She said to maintain this schedule until LO reaches 3mo.

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I was told don’t let our LO sleep longer then 6hours without eating.

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As long as they are gaining weight don’t wake them. I would pump if you get that uncomfortable.

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We haven't woken my son up ever, I woke up sore a few nights and pumped a little to relieve myself and then went back to sleep. My bodies regulated now and we all sleep 6-7 hours at night!

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I don't wake my baby. If I feel to uncomfortable I use Haaka to take out some of the milk

Do you wake your babies up for feedings?

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