Q&A: OK to Wake Baby to Eat?

You betcha. Don’t feel bad about waking baby when you need relief. You have just as much of a right to wake him as he has to wake you. If you would rather leave him sleeping though, you can pump a small amount to ease the pressure. Don’t worry: This adjustment period is temporary. Your body will soon adapt to baby’s new sleeping habits, and you won’t feel so engorged at night.

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