Breastfeeding. What's normal?

25/6/2014

Recently I have replied to a lot of questions on twitter from new mums about their breastfeeding routine. The question usually starts 'Is it normal for my baby to...' (Feed from both sides, one side, hourly, not at night, for long/short time etc)

So when Medela sent me this very handy graphic illustrating the vast range of 'normal' breastfeeding behaviour I had to share to reassure mums that each baby feeds differently. What is normal for one differs from baby to baby.

I am currently actively experiencing this as my 4mth baby's 'normal' is different to how her 3yr old sister fed. I'm writing up my breastfeeding stories and will be sharing my 'normal' next week.

Linking up with Brilliant Blog Posts at honestmum.com and The Breastfeeding Diaries at zenas-suitcase.co.uk

10 Comments

Catriona Stephen link

24/6/2014 02:47:55 am

I found this information very interesting! I'm writting up my breastfeed story currently and going to say what our normal is too :) #BFdiaries

Lynn @more4mums link

24/6/2014 04:37:28 am

It is interesting to show new mums that there is such a wide range of "normal" when breastfeeding. Thanks for sharing via @zenas_suitcase

life as our little family link

24/6/2014 01:50:33 pm

I love the fact that you stress everyone's normal is different. So many of my friends have had different experiences. As the only one who exclusively expressed in my friendship circle it was tough when looking for help. This sheet is so very useful and a great help to new mummy and daddy's

Louise link

25/6/2014 04:09:07 pm

Very useful information - really helpful to show that what is normal is different for every baby.

amy link

26/6/2014 07:28:22 am

so true they're all so different my youngest is 4 months old so l'll be interested to read your normal. :)

Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) link

26/6/2014 03:02:10 pm

What a nice image! Its nice that breastfeeding moms are getting help like this image here. I breastfed my son with only 1 breast for 2 years and I actually miss it. I am looking forward to seeing the next post about this too =) #brilliantblogposts

Victoria

26/6/2014 04:16:53 pm

its seems that i cant zoom in into the photo properly, would be nice to know what it says

All about a Mummy

26/6/2014 11:46:34 pm

So sorry you can't see the image properly. I'll look into this problem.

Zena's Suitcase link

27/6/2014 02:12:36 am

So great to hear you are offering support to other Mum's! Thanks for sharing this with #BFingDiaries! It will help a lot of Mum's I'm sure

Honest Mum link

29/6/2014 08:47:20 am

Crucial info for those breastfeeding, I learn so much on the job per se with my first but women need to be informed before baby. Great post. Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts