7 is definitely on the low end so it's worth watching. There is a big variation in normal, of course, but some bubs do get into trouble like Taureans. They seem fine, may even be gaining weight, but once the initial oversupply settles down the low number of feeds may not be enough to establish a good supply. And some babies just cruise - take just enough but don't really demand well enough.
BUT. Watch her. You will know if it's not enough. If you see a big slowdown in poos (after 6-7 weeks it's normal for them to poo much less frequently) or any other sign of dehydration etc, then wake her and feed her more often. 12+ feeds is normal at this age. Those little top-ups do count as feeds, so it may be that she's a very efficient feeder & good sleeper Most of the time, it all works if we feed babies when they want to feed.
What's that old saying?? Never wake a sleeping baby...?
I never woke my babies for night feeds once they showed they could sleep through for a decent amount of time. I always made sure they were fed anywhere between 2-4 hours on the breast (aimed for 3 hourly but some days were all over the place) and 3-4 with formula.
Some say it takes 3 nights of consistent "sleeping through" (4-5 hours) for them to get into the habit. Most babies who wake after 3-4 months are just waking from habit not because they are hungry, if they are getting enough during the day. Although I always thought it was hard with breastfeeding...never seemed to fill mine up enough.
Good luck, just do your best, but enjoy the sleeping baby at night!!!
Most of the time, it all works if we feed babies when they want to feed.
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