Can I still feed if my boobs feel empty?!

[Salmonspringroll]

Exactly what the title says..... Babygirl is going 5-6 hours between feeds at night time and 3 hours in the day. In the evening maybe every 1-2 hours. In the evening and before bed my boobs feel empty, is she still getting milk out?!

[AnythingNotEverything]

Yup. Your boobs don't store milk, they make it fresh, on demand. It's like magic.

If you bf exclusively, on demand, and let baby have as much as they want, you'll almost certainly produce enough. It's really clever.

[itsahen]

Yes you produce as long as she suckles

[McFlickle]

Yes, I did wonder about that too though. In the evening they'll feel empty and she'll be on for ages but I have seen the milk in her mouth when she pulls away

[mangofizz]

Yes, a good analogy is that your boobs are a factory, not a warehouse!

[Robo2013]

I had this too, sometimes felt hard and full, and other times empty! As long as baby growing and happy that's a good sign. Also hv told me the same as above that your a factory not storage. Good luck :0)

[AppleAndMelon]

Yes - and of course the more suckling = the more milk.

[DevonCiderPunk]

Yes. They are magical!

[fledermaus]

Yes, she'll still be getting milk and the milk will be more fatty too.