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Does not take Breast milk for long
My 3 months old breastfeeds for 10-15 mins, sleeps on the breast and gets up again and feeds again. This is a continuous issue everyday for long hours, and then she again cries for milk. When we give formula, she feels happy and sleeps. I have been trying to make a routine and shift to exclusive bf but she does not want to actively breastfeed.
Hence I have to give her formula. I am not sure how the entire India is exclusively breastfeeding.
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Don't worry. This is quite a normal pattern. No need to get stressed about it. Give formula if it's affecting your sleep and health.
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This is absolutely normal. Stick only to breast feeding
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How is she growing? Is the weight rising ? This is a normal thing.
Take plenty of fluids orally and stop worrying.
If the milk production is less , then that will be sorted.
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Babies often fall asleep during breastfeeding due to a slower milk flow and then wake up hungry again.In contrast, formula flows easily and is digested much slower, making the baby sleep longer.Possible causes for this pattern include low milk supply, a poor latch, or comfort nursing.To encourage active breastfeeding, try skin-to-skin contact, breast compressions, or pumping to boost supply.Consult a pediatrician or lactation consultant in person to evaluate weight gain and verify proper milk transfer.
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What happens if you unlatch the baby in sleep? How long does the baby sleep for before feeding again?
This sounds like the baby is using your breast as a pacifier, not actually feeding. Would advise to break this cycle. Breastfeed, detach and put to sleep. Feed again if crying. Yes, kids do cluster feed at this time, which is a phase
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Some babies at this age do tend to doze off while feeding, but if she remains hungry after long breastfeeds and settles only after formula, we should assess latch, milk transfer, weight gain and urine output. Exclusive breastfeeding can be challenging for many mothers. Please share current weight, birth weight and number of wet diapers/day so we can guide further.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
That's called cluster feeding and it is normal only
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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