Growth spurts occur at which times after birth?

Growth spurts occur at which times after birth?

• A. 7-10 days
• B. 3 weeks
• C. 7-10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months
• D. 7-10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 2 months

Answer: (C)

Growth spurts are times when an infant’s growth rate temporarily increases and feeding needs rise. In the first months, these spurts commonly occur at about 7–10 days, around 3 weeks, around 6 weeks, and again around 3 months. The surge in demand prompts an increase in milk production through the breast–feeding supply-and-demand mechanism, so more frequent or longer feeding sessions help the baby get enough milk during these periods. You may notice cluster feeding, longer feeds, and sometimes more waking to feed during these times. While not every baby shows every spur, this pattern is the most widely taught sequence.

Growth spurts are times when an infant’s growth rate temporarily increases and feeding needs rise. In the first months, these spurts commonly occur at about 7–10 days, around 3 weeks, around 6 weeks, and again around 3 months. The surge in demand prompts an increase in milk production through the breast–feeding supply-and-demand mechanism, so more frequent or longer feeding sessions help the baby get enough milk during these periods. You may notice cluster feeding, longer feeds, and sometimes more waking to feed during these times. While not every baby shows every spur, this pattern is the most widely taught sequence.