Growth Spurts & Cycles

Now that you're breastfeeding, you'll want to pay close attention to all of baby's growth spurts. How come? As baby hits different developmental milestones, her eating habits will change, causing her to grow hungrier and nurse for longer. Also on your radar: Expect a change in baby's sleep patterns, a possible drop in your breast milk supply, and some fussiness from your growing baby.

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Growth Spurts & Cycles: What you need to know

So, you've settled into a pretty solid routine of breastfeeding baby. Congrats! It's all roses and sparkles from here on out, right? Well...not quite. As you know, your itty bitty little baby won't be staying itty bitty for very long. Baby growth spurts are quite common, and you'll have to deal with these as you continue to breastfeed. Here at Breastfeeding.com, we'll help you know what to look for that might signal a coming growth spurt. We'll also fill you in on the truth behind growth charts and how concerned you need to be with how your own baby compares to the norm. If you're concerned about baby's growth and your milk supply, you're not alone. Lots of moms wonder about what happens in terms of breastfeeding and baby growth--will your milk supply hold up? How will your body know how to handle baby's extra needs? We've got the answers to those questions and more here at Breastfeeding.com, where we'll guide you through the entire process of baby feeding and growth. If you're a mom who has already been through it, use your expertise and experience to answer questions from other, newer mamas. Baby feeding and growth is often a confusing subject, but just keep reminding yourself that it's all toward a good end--after all, it means you have a thriving little boy or girl! So along with all the answers and advice, we owe you a big congrats on your quickly growing baby.

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