Nursing with Switch Feeding
Switch feeding, also known as the “burp and switch technique” is a method of breastfeeding that encourages increased milk production as well as calorie-rich hind milk and longer feedings. Switch feeding can be an effective way to help a nursing baby gain weight without the addition of supplemental formula. It is particularly effective when you have a sleepy baby who doesn’t nurse for very long. First lets talk about regular breastfeeding technique. Traditionally, when breastfeeding, you nurse your baby on one side for as long as she likes. When she is done with one breast, you switch over to the … Continue reading