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Name: Angela
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Ok so I have learned that you should let your baby finish on one breast before switching to the second even if you dont feed on both breasts in one feeding. But how do I know when my breast is empty? Will my baby just stop eating/sucking?
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Name: 3 time nursing mom | Date: Mar 22nd, 2006 6:55 AM
Hello Angela,

When the side your Little One is nursing on becomes starts to reach the end of it's supply, your baby will have to suck harder to get milk and will be recieving less milk. More then likely your Little One will pull away and/or start to fuss a bit if (s)he has drained the breast and is still hungry.

The key is to pay attention to your Little One's signs. (S)he will give you signals that you as his/her mother will be able to read easy as pie, in fact you may not even realize you are doing it.

The importance of draining one breast first lies in the two different forms of milk that our breasts supply called Foremilk and Hindmilk.

According to www.DrPaul.com :

"Foremilk is the milk which is first drawn during a feeding. It is generally thin and lower in fat content, satisfying the baby's thirst and liquid needs.

Hindmilk is the milk which follows foremilk during a feeding. It is richer in fat content and is high in calories. The high fat and calorie content of this milk is important for your baby's health and continuing growth. Make sure to let your baby drain one breast before moving on to the other, to ensure that she receives all the benefits of both foremilk and hindmilk. "

As you Little One gets older the rules change a bit. I remember when my Little One was about 5 months old or so, I would estimate about half the session and then switch sides. If she ended up nursing longer, I would just switch sides again.

Every baby is different, and when it comes to breastfeeding there are different habits and preferences that pop up. I have heard of babies refusing one breast altogether which makes the momma slightly lopsided temporarily, lol. 

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