There are a couple of times during the first few days that baby may have a fussy period. Usually sometime during the first 24 hours the baby will have a period of cluster feeding. Cluster feeding is a period of frequent, back to back feedings. Colostrum, the first milk, acts a laxative on the baby's intestines. Because they have stored all the meconium in the bowel for they last nine months, something has to help get things started moving. This is one of the functions of colostrum. Cramping and gas will occur to help move the meconium out.
The next time you may notice a fussy period is around 48 hours of life. At this time, baby has learned what it means to eat and is eager for the milk to come in. Because of this, the baby may want to be at the breast very frequently. It is okay to allow baby to nurse as much as he/she wants. This will tell you body that the baby is ready for volume and your body will respond by your milk "coming in."
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