A hungry baby will try to suck on almost anything-this is the early sign of hunger. It is also the sign a baby gives if she is not getting enough during a feeding. Crying is the late stage of hunger. At this point the baby may not latch on well. This will occur before or during feeding or at the sound of the baby crying to be fed.
Some mothers have two or more let-downs per feeding.
Most babies will be satisfied after 10 to 20 minutes of nursing. Limiting the time at the breast may leave the baby unsatisfied and may undermine growth and development. Some babies need more sucking and closeness with mother. If the baby is sucking and swallowing, he is getting milk. Once the baby is about a week old, expect 6 to 8 very wet diapers a day.