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Baby not taking feed properly

2020-02-02 09:50:50
My 5 months old baby takes breastfeed only for 4-5mins and total 7 feeds in a day. Not sure if she is taking enough. I have adequate supply. Her pee count is 6+.. She hasn't gained weight in last 2 weeks.. Current weight is 6.9 kg and birth weight 3.7kg.. Should i top feed her expressed milk?
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No.ur kid weightgain adequate. Expect your baby to double  her birth weight by about age 5 months.

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