Before milk comes in

[KellyC]

I'm getting a bit ahead of myself here but I've leant my BW book to a friend and I can't remember the advice Tracy gives for establishing breastfeeding during the first 3 days.  Does somebody mind looking it up for me?  I *think* it's on a table called feeding 101.

I couldn't find this in the FAQs but apologies if it's there!

Thanks
Kelly x

[carybear]

If I remember correctly, it goes something like this
day 1--5 min each side as often as the baby likes
day 2--10 min each side every two hours or so
day 3 --20-30 min every two hours (both sides still)
Day 4 --40 min one side every three hours.  Begin Easy as much as you can

Does that sound right to everyone else?  I'm just trying to remember since I got my copy from the library and had to give it back. I really just need to buy the book.

[RachelC]

I can't put my hands on the book atm, but this link is very important Kelly  (from the FAQs):

https://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=64627.0

Emma (Samuel's mum), Laura (Deigo's mom) and I all agreed that Tracy would have most likely revamped her ideas on establishing bfing in the first few weeks based on new research, so we wrote this FAQ.  HTH

[KellyC]

Thanks both.

I don't remember Zander asking for a feed for the first few days (he was small and not very interested) but I followed Tracy's advice for building up the feeds and it worked well.  Of course I might give birth to a big chubby monster who's asking to feed constantly for the first few days this time!

Kelly x

[RachelC]

Yeah, Jalyn wasn't asking for it either (in fact, she was refusing it).  I would try to feed at least every 2.5-3 hours and once things are established, then feed on cue, but not letting *him* go beyond the 3 hour mark.