It's very normal, though it surprises many parents. If nighttime nursing works well for you, go for it. If it doesn't, you can begin night weaning your child. You can substitute nighttime sessions with water, a back rub, or other soothing techniques.

Is it OK to dry nurse?

“Dry breastfeeding” before an infant is mature enough to be fed at a full breast has been associated with improved milk supply for mothers and longer breastfeeding after discharge home. It enables you to practice holding and latching-on your infant without worrying how much milk he is getting.

Is Dry nursing painful?

The main risk of drying up breast milk is engorgement . Engorgement is very painful and may cause a type of breast inflammation called mastitis. Although mastitis can sometimes clear up on its own, it can also cause a serious infection. All medications, even over-the-counter supplements, present some risks.