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Breastfeeding 101: What is cluster feeding?

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As your newborn gets older, you’ll begin to notice a few things. One is that they start to sleep for longer at night. 

Another is that the frequency of their feeding increases and lasts longer. This lasts for a few hours, mostly in the evenings, and only for a period of time. This change in feeding behaviour is known as cluster feeding.

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