Second night syndrome
Second night syndrome may appear as a newborn's restlessness and constant desire to be at the breast about 24 hours after delivery or on the second night after birth.
It looks like this: the baby constantly wants to breastfeed, suckles the breast and falls asleep quite quickly. When moving the baby in the crib, he often wakes up and asks to be breastfed again and is restless.
Please note that the second night syndrome is a short-term phenomenon, it appears at a certain time. If the newborn is constantly sleepy and stays on the breast for a short time, after which he falls asleep, it is worth consulting a doctor and a breastfeeding counsellor for advice. In this case, it is likely that the baby eats little due to sleepiness, falls asleep quickly and lacks the energy to stay at the breast longer.
Tips for second night syndrome can be:
- skin-to-skin contact,
- having help, for example from a partner,
- try to rest when your baby sleeps,
- check the proper latch and offer the breast as often as the baby needs it.
The night will pass, and with it the second night syndrome. The baby is with you. He has arrived in the world. He needs time to get used to it.
If you have any questions or doubts, be sure to consult a breastfeeding specialist to minimize the risks of lactation problems.
Author of the article: Aleksandra Ņekrasova
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