"Fussy evenings" with a newborn

"My baby feeds all evening, and my breasts feel empty – have I run out of milk?"

"Every time I try to put my baby down to sleep, he cries! What am I doing wrong?"

"Why does my baby cry at the breast sometimes, even though he still seems hungry?"

Here is some information that may help you make sense of your baby’s behaviour and work out whether there is a problem that needs fixing, or whether your baby is just doing what normal babies do. If you haven’t had your baby yet, reading ahead can help prepare you for what to expect, so that you take this stage in your stride!