How Long Should Each Breastfeeding Session Last?

Each breastfeeding session should last between 10 and 45 minutes, depending on your baby's age, your milk flow, and how well they have latched. Newborns typically take 20 to 45 minutes per feed because they are still learning to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing. As babies grow older and become more efficient at the breast, most feeding sessions shorten to 10 to 20 minutes. There is no single correct duration; what matters most is that your baby is transferring milk well and showing signs of satisfaction after a feed.