But babies are social creatures and he may just want to charm you with his wiles for 10 minutes and then get back to the business of feeding.
Studies show that babies have an uncanny ability to regulate their caloric intake.
Then, a few minutes later, he'll become frantic and want to nurse for a longer period to get some of the higher calorie hindmilk that satisfies his hunger pangs. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your physician or qualified health care provider. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for personal medical or health care advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes. Always consult your physician or other qualified health care provider as soon as possible about any medical or health-related question, and do not await a response from our experts before such consultation.