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Breastfeeding Query
My 1.5 months old son has been breastfeeding continuously for 5-6 hours on and off in the late evenings. If I dont offer him, he gets mad and fussy. Is it normal? After getting tired, i offer him formula, he still finishes it as if he is very hungry.
P.S. - His weight gain is normal and he's peeing adequately.
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This is normal behaviour.
U need not give formula feeds if your production is ok.
The cluster feeding behaviour is sometimes exhibited by many children… children Gulp milk much more than needed , and then prepare for hibernation … that is for long sleep, to complete the sleep cycles.
It could also be due to hind milk not being given.
When you feed from one breast, make sure u feed for at least 20-25 mins (time counted of only active suckling and not intervals and breaks) so that baby gets hind milk as well, which will put the baby to sleep.
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Yes because of hunger cry.
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
If weight gain normal and normal urine output no worries
Just give breastfeed as according to baby’s demand
Empty one breast completely then other
Baby should sleep 2-3 hrs after every feed
Breast feed is sufficient for baby , so no need to give formula feed
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Weight monitoring should gain 30 gm /day
Urine and stool pass 6-8 times
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Mother should take 3 lt fluids orally including milk and night feeding is important
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