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Understanding when to feed—and when to expect clusters—makes feeding less stressful. In our Top 10 Breastfeeding Basics, we highlight feeding on demand: 8–12 sessions per 24 hours for newborns, with temporary surges during growth spurts at days 7, 14, 21, and 6 weeks. These cluster-feeding phases boost supply naturally. Tracking feeds in an app or journal can reveal patterns and reassure you that extra nursing isn’t spoilage but supply-building. What growth-spurt timing matched your baby’s big leaps?