i don't think i ever appreciated how much time and energy was involved with breastfeeding until i watched our two ravenous boys in action. as a pediatrician and lactation counselor i can tell you that it is completely normal (and expected) for young babies to want to cluster feed every 1 to 1 1/2 hours -- especially during growth spurts around 3 and 6 weeks of age. the good news is that frequent cluster feedings will help to establish and increase a mom's milk supply. the downside is that it is exhausting and sometimes painful. it will get better though. as your baby cluster feeds your milk supply should increase and with time your baby's capacity to take in more milk will increase. soon he will start to space out his feedings.
how long will i feel like a 24-hour milking station with my 3-week-old wanting to breastfeed every 60 to 90 minutes?