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2024-11-23 16:20:09
My baby is 8 days old. Should we give new borns one breast per feeding session or offer both breast per feeding session? How do we know they are full.
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U need to consult a Lactation Professional to have full guidance on breast feeding

Answered2024-11-30 07:46:06

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Give breastfeeding

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You can give 2-3 feeds 15-20min each session from one side, followed by next feeds from other side. If baby is full, baby should sleep nicely for an hour after feeding and passing 5-6 times urine in a day.

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Breast feeding advise Give 8-10 feeds in d morn n 2-3 feeds at night BF time :- 30 mins   Right side :- 10 mins bf followed by 5 mins burpin   Left side  :-   10 mins bf f/b 5 mins burping

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