29/10/2025
Great info from Breastfeeding Norfolk
Remember babies want to breastfeed for all kinds of reasons and not just because they are hungry.
They may be a bit thirsty, feel lonely, feel upset, or just because they want to be held in the snuggliest place, so where better than at the b**b?
Follow your baby not the app 😊
This can be so hard. Today's mums are modern women living in a now very familiar techy world and apps are part of the world of breastfeeding for many - but they don't have to be! When babies breastfeed they and their mums are forming their relationship and that is very personal.
Babies want to breastfeed for all kinds of reasons and not just because they are hungry. They may be a bit thirsty, feel lonely, feel upset , or just because they want to be held in the snuggliest place, so where better than at the b**b?
The other thing to consider is that the apps don't know how many milk sacs each of the mum's breasts hold, and neither does anyone human come to think of it! So generally speaking (and treading carefully here), if a mum has a smaller breast she may well have fewer milk sacs than the mum next door whose breasts are larger. This may mean also that the baby with the mum with smaller breasts may want to breastfeed a little more often - and that is absolutely OK :)
Rewind a bit now - nobody knows how many milk sacs any mum has! Plus, a mum with bigger b**bs may be carrying more fat there and she could even have fewer milk sacs that those smaller b**bs!
So, essentially, if breastfeeding is going well; no pain for the mum and the baby is growing, then trying to follow instinct rather than the technology that knows nothing about each mum's body and her baby's needs, can be such a relief. You may want to give it a go....
For breastfeeding support at the free West Pottergate Breastfeeding Support Centre, open every Thursday 10.00-12.00, just come before 11.00 if possible. We do get busy and Claire, Jo and I want to be sure that everyone who arrives gets the help they need in the short time we can offer. I'm also in private practice offering support in mum's homes so either get in touch here or email jan@breastfeedingnorfolk.co.uk
Last thing - I do love this illustration by . Another beauty!
Jan x
