Brenda wrote:

>This all began after her OB instructed her that the baby gets 80% of her
>milk after the first 10-15 minutes of the feeding.  She has therefor been
>taking her baby off after exactly 15 minutes on each side (ARGGHHH).

>This particular OB doesn't like his patients being told anything else
>contrary to his advice.  Does anyone know of ANY information supporting his
>theory about the 80% in first 10-15 minutes??  Or vica versa.

I have heard that the majority of a baby's nutrition is received fairly
quickly, too.  However, at one of Jack Newman's talks, I remember him
addressing the 10 minute thing.  Basically, they watched how long it took a
baby to drink a bottle (about 10 minutes), hence, a baby should be finished
one breast in 10 minutes.  Very interesting logic.  Sorry I can't give you
any scientific 'facts', just thought this was kind of interesting.

Also, if this doctor said the baby gets 80% in 10-15 mins, when will he get
the other 20% if she takes him off after that time period?

Mrs. Christine Gayfer
LLL leader

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