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My baby is in his 7th week. How to identify if baby is getting enough breastfeed milk? Everyday He is fine in the morning but from 2nd half he is continuously asking for feed. Should we go for powdered milk?
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Dr. H C Bhatt
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Delhi
Although appropriate weight gain,passing urine 6 to 7 times a day and demanding feed usually after 2 hr of breast feeding are guidelines to be sure that adequate breast feeding is there ,however wait for 2 or 3 days ,some times it is transitory to hv erratic feeding pattern by the new born,if it still persists than take professional help .
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I f possible take weight alternate days if it's increasing about 15 to 20 grams per days .No worries
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I f weight gain is less then take professional help.
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Dr. Venkat Pusala
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Guntur
If the baby is passing urine more than 5-6 times per day and after feed the baby is sleeping for an hr or so then the breast feeding is adequate
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Dr. N.Manimozhian
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Chennai
If u give in correct position and latching . Secretion and flow of feed will be good. Then it will be sufficient. U feed on demand . Don’t wake up and feed . If the problem persists consult a gynaecologist and check ur milk flow. No need of powder milk.
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