How long can a newborn feed up to?

You decide: Newborns get the majority of their feeding in the first 5-10 minutes of the feeding, and the rest of the time after that is just sucking/suckling time for pleasure and comfort. If you have time and nipples are not too sore, it's fie to let them do this a couple of times a day. If your nipples are very sore, or you are pressed for time, the 10 minutes is long enough to get the nutrition they need.

Some can empty a : Breast in 10 minutes; others in 15 minutes or more. Let her empty the first breast first. When you no longer hear swallowing, pull her off or let her detach. Newborns' rapid sleep cycles ; crying out during light sleep cause some moms to try to nurse before baby is awake. Put her to sleep on her back, drowsy but awake , in her own crib in her own room to consolidate sleep between 1-4 months.