Fat content rises gradually as a feed goes on, so there's no sharp switch. For most babies, feeding responsively and letting them finish one side before offering the other means they get both naturally. You don't need to time feeds or worry about 'getting to' the hindmilk.
Glossary
Foremilk and hindmilk
Foremilk is the thinner milk at the start of a feed; hindmilk is the richer, fattier milk later in the same feed — it's one continuous milk, not two kinds.
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Breastfeeding in the first week
The first week is all about colostrum, frequent feeds and trusting that small, sleepy beginnings are exactly how feeding is meant to start.
Is my baby getting enough milk?
If your baby is having regular wet and dirty nappies, gaining weight and settling after most feeds, the milk is very likely going in just fine.
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General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.