I am a new mum. My child is 3 weeks old today, he was born at 36wks. I am solely breastfeeding. He is slowly gaining weight, however I was upset when he was weighed last as in 7days he gained,5oz, now 7lbs however he had gone from the 9th centile to the 2nd. The hv didn't think my milk was a problem,possibly his latch and that he can be sleepy, therefore nor getting the hindmilk. However my concern is he feeds 3hourly at least, most days does a cluster, however its at different times each day. I often feel I am always feeding or I don't know where one feed ends and the next begins! Hes on one for around 25-30 mins and then the other for maybe5-10mins. He has lots or wet and dirty nappies. He seems well to me.. usually wakes for his feeds, some days hes more sleepy than others. I am just worried I am doing something wrong and that's why hes not gained enough weight. I dunno if he gets the hindmilk, its hard to know. Can anyone offer advice/ reassurance? Thanks
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