Here is some more from "The Care and Feeding of Children" the 1917 book by
L. Emmet Holt:
"At what period is nursing of the greatest improtance?
During the first three or four months, to give the child a proper start.  At
this time of life the mortality is highest and artificial feeding is most
difficult.

How often should infants be nursed during the first two days of life?
Usually only four or five times daily, since there is very little milk
secreted at this time.

When does the milk come in abundance?
Usually on the third day, sometimes not until the fourth or fifth day or
even the ninth or tenth day.

Should the infant be fed anything additional during the first two days?
Usually not; if much food were necessary, we can be sure Nature would have
provided it.  Water, however, should be given regularly.

How frequently should an infant be nursed during the first week?
After the third day, every three hours during the day and twice during the
night.  The frequency during the first year is given in the following table:

1st and 2nd day- 4 times in 24 hours- every 6 hours- 1 night feed (between
6PM &6AM0
3 days to 2 weeks-7 times in 24 hours-every 3 hours-2 night feeds

2 weeks to 4 months-7 times in 24 hours-every 3 hours-2 night feeds

4 to 7 months-6 times in 24 hours-every 3 hours- 1 night feed

7 to 12 months-5 times in 24 hours- every 4 hours- 0 night feeds.

How long should the child be kept at the breats for one nursing?
Not over twenty minutes.

Should the child take both breasts at one nursing?
If the milk is very abundant one breast may be sufficient, otherwise both
breasts may be taken."

This is the end of my second instalment.  Stay tuned for more.
Nancy Sherwood LLLL, IBCLC- Perth, Australia