UnityPoint Clinic - Express (North Crossing)

2134 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (San Marnan)

1655 East San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50702

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Viking Road)

1000 Brandilynn Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Waverly)

101 Cedar River Pkwy 101
Waverly, IA 50677

How often and how long should my baby eat during the day and night?

Baby should eat whenever baby acts hungry. Usually 1-3 hours from start of last feeding.
Wake baby to feed if baby sleeping 3 hours from last feeding in day or 4 hours at night.
Baby should nurse at least 8-12 times or more every 24 hours (after first 24 hours of life).
Nurse baby 10-15 minutes on each breast. Nurse both breasts at each feeding.
Baby may nurse again if baby is still hungry.
Babies often cluster feed at night (or day). They may want to eat every hour for 3-4 hours in a row. This is normal for the first 2-3 weeks. This helps mother build a better milk supply sooner and baby gets more milk.
Nap in the day when baby is sleeping.

Please call Allen Hospital's Lactation Consultant with questions at (319) 235-3620.

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