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How Do You Know When To Switch Sides Breastfeeding
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Why is it important to switch sides during breastfeeding?
Switching breasts while breastfeeding at the appropriate time will ensure your baby is getting both the foremilk (the first, watery, thinner milk that comes out), and also the hind milk at the end (which is thicker, more caloric, and has a higher fat content).
The change from foremilk to hind milk is gradual and there’s no magic moment when it switches.
But keeping baby nursing on one side for as long as they wish will help them get the full spectrum of breast milk and ensure they receive the fat and calories they need.
What If I Always Switch Sides Too Early?
Switching sides too early can lead to the baby consistently getting too much foremilk and not enough of the hind milk which can lead to lactose overload. (gassine
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