Hi Barb

I was talking to my Mum about breastfeeding and she said when i was a bub she was advised to feed from one breast, then swap to other breast, and back to first breast (if bub was still hungry).

I understand the current recommendation is to make sure you drain the first breast, then offer the second side to bub.

Have the official recommendations changed over time, or was Mum given misinformation, or am i mistaken?

My bub is taking one side most feeds, but i am trying to encourage the second side, to help bub increase weight gains. How do i know when the first breast is 'empty'? Are there problems if i switch too early?

thanks,

Kate