4 month old short feeds, getting enough??

[human bean]

I'll echo everyone else - sounds like she's just very efficient at draining the breast. It was around 5 months that my boobs stopped feeling full, they did feel heavy, but not full anymore, I think it all just settled really. It was a little strange because I was used to feeling full close to feed times, but then I realised that my boobs must know what they were doing and the milk was still there. You're doing a fantastic job!

[shan23]

My DS has been a quick, effective feeder from birth (he averaged 10-15mins all up, longer feeds were 20-30mins). He's 3.5 months now and is finished in about 5mins (and he will only take one side), although he can feed a little longer overnight. I figure he must be getting enough as he is happy & content, demand feeds 3-4 hourly (he was going 2 hourly but he has stretched it in the last couple of weeks), and is putting on weight really well. If he weren't getting enough, I'm sure he'd be letting me know!

So your DD sounds like a totally normal effective feeder. If she weren't getting enough & wanted more, I'm sure she would be letting you know

[Artechim]

Mine were both very quick feeders. By a few months old A was only having one side at a time and 5 minutes was a long feed. Don't worry if your breasts aren't feeling as full now too - you supply will be settling down to make the amount that E is having xx

[Isadora]

Thanks so much ladies! I just worry as she is a small little thing. She did gain a great amount at her last weigh in, but I think that had to do with the introduction to solids and a bottle at bedtime? Trying not to rely on the bottle though.

Arte, same here, 5 mins for us is a huge feed!

[onthefly]

Not likely to be the solids, unless she's on high-calorie stuff? More likely your wonderful milk

[~ Mylitta ~]

Your DD was born the same day as mine

My DD is a really quick feeder as well. She feeds for about 5 minutes and it's rare for her to have both sides. She usually just has one side. I generally never get the really full feeling anymore, but there always seems to be enough milk for her there. I've been a little worried the last week or so because my (still breastfeeding) toddler has been wanting to feed constantly, and I was worried that he would take too much from my DD. But so far they both seem to be getting enough.

Our bodies are amazing and even without getting the full feeling you'd be amazed how much can be in those wonderful breasts

[Isadora]

Thanks Mylitta. Good to know you are in the same boat, especially seeing as your bub is the exact same age as mine! We must be doing something right!? hehe

MadB - No not really high calorie, just a bit of farex and apple puree?