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Breastfeed is insufficient in evenings
I've 40 days old baby. I am breastfeeding him but after afternoon till sleeping time my baby is breast feeding continuously and starts crying and demands more milk as soon as I stop him. Due to which my milk is getting finished and we have give him formula to satisfy him. What can be done in this situation?
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If your baby js gaining weight, passing urine stools normally... then no issues.
Check.. feeding position
Burp after every feeds.
Offer both breasts for feeds.. ( offer other breast after of one feels soft of empty).
Avoid formula feeds
Consult pediatrition physically for complete check up.
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Greeting give breast feeding and give extra feed
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Dr. Sakshi Gupta
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Your baby should be sleeping after the feed if hes getting enough. You need to consult offline so assessment can be done whether baby is recieving adequate milk or not.
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