Patient's question:
When should I breastfeed? I've been feeding for over an hour, and the baby keeps opening his mouth to eat. I've tried feeding him a few times at night, but he doesn't sleep. He's been playing until 4 a.m. after 10 p.m., and I'm worried he might be overfed. The baby is only two weeks old. How can I help him sleep better at night?Doctor's answer:
The average time for feeding each breast is 15 minutes, and the entire breastfeeding time is almost half an hour, which is sufficient. If the time is too long, the baby may not feed attentively, mostly playing around. Additionally, it is not conducive to the baby's good sleep. A scheduled feeding method can be adopted, with an average of one feeding every three hours. This way, the baby can develop good sleep habits, which also helps improve sleep quality.