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4 week old baby breastfeeds 10min
Hi doctor
My 4week old baby boy breastfeeds for max 7-10min from one side only and then sleeps for 2hrs.
is it enough for him?
once or twice a day he takes from both sides otherwise he takes only from one side most of the day.
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If passing urine adequately, approx 6 diapers a day, you feel the heaviness in breast is gone after feed , shouldn't be an issue
Weight check at 1 month of age to be done , If adequate nothing to worry about
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Dr. Girija R G
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
If sleeping well after feeds for 2-3 hours, passing 6-8 times urine in a day, gaining weight, feeling of emptiness in breast after feeding , no need to worry.
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continue breastfeeding
adequate burping
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
If it is not enough he will cry.
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