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Feeding after poop and pee
My newborn baby sometimes poops or pees immediately after breastfeeding. My parents ask me to feed her immediately after she poops or pees. But my baby will be so sleepy at this time. Is it ok to feed her immediately after she pees or poops?
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It is normal for baby to pee and poo after feeds.
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Continue to feed as normal. No need to change feed times.
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No it is not necessary to feed the baby after she poops or pees. Feed only when baby demands it
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello , ya it’s normal for baby to pass motion and urine aftr feeding.
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Don’t stop feeding continue giving feed
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