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Cluster feeding

What is cluster feeding and what causes it?


Breastfeeding babies normally have some breastfeeds close together which is called ‘clustering’. These may happen when the baby is having a growth spurt or perhaps is having an unsettled period.

What can I do if my baby demands breastfeeds close together?


Try to accommodate this increased demand, it will not continue indefinitely and stay as rested and relaxed as possible.

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