Benefits of Breastfeeding Growth Spurts

Breast feeding growth spurts may occur around seven to ten days after birth, and again between three to six weeks. According to statistics, it has been found that the breastfeeding growth spurts result in normal increase of weight. It has been estimated that the weight increases at a rate of two third ounces per day and by the time the baby is one month old, he weighs 9 pounds.

The baby also grows by one to one and a half inches during this month. The breastfeeding growth spurts are recorded by the pediatrician. It has been found that baby boys weigh more than baby girls. The difference in their weight is less than one pound. Also, baby boys tend to be slightly taller than baby girls. The difference has been found to be about half an inch.

Breastfeeding mothers find it very exhausting while dealing the demands of the growing baby. Babies may also get up for extra feedings during the night. Breastfeeding growth spurts are also advantageous for the baby, as he will be able to get the nutritious hind milk. The breast milk production is also enhanced as the mother is feeding more often.

One way to deal with the stress of catering to the demands of the breastfeeding baby is to sleep with the baby and adjust your routine around the naptime and get enough rest and nutrition. Many mothers also introduce an extra bottle of formula in place of the night feeding in order to ensure that the baby is full and does not get up in the night for any extra feeding.