Cluster Feeding Why Babies Suddenly Want To Nurse Nonstop
The likely culprit? A growth spurt, which requires more milk. “Think of cluster feeding as a baby placing his order for milk,” says Jennifer Lincoln, MD, an ob/gyn and lactation consultant at Bundoo, where parents can consult with doctors online. “When babies are going through a growth spurt, they require more milk. In order to communicate this to their mother, they cluster feed. This tells the breasts that more milk is needed, and within a few days, voila: production increases and baby gets exactly what he asked for!...