is it necessary to empty one breast before switching to other?

2 Answers

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is only two months of age it is always advisable to empty one pressed totally so that baby maybe getting both foremilk and hindmilk and next time youe can give the other breast

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi please feed your child on each breast at least 20 minutes so he or she can get full fat hindmilk well which help to increase your child weight. breastfeed your child as per his or her needs maintain good hygiene

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Mom of a 2 m old girl

Q. hi, my baby is 2 months old ..I am giving demand feeding..doctor told to empty the breast before switching to other.to increase baby's weight She told pain is the sign that breast is empty..If the breast is not empty at one feed next time while feeding she told to feed the same breast..I tried the same..but still the milk dosnt seems to be empty..even when I feed for the 3rd time..when I compress milk is coming..I am getting pain at times only.. How to know exactly that baby has emptied the breast except the softness and pain??