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My son is 2 months old.but he prematurely born at 32 weeks with 1300 gms weight.Now his weight is 2.43 kg.
He is taking expressed breast milk from bottle as he can't latch.
Please guide me how much ounce i should give him at per feeding...
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Give oromotor stimulation that improve sucking ability...check the nipple is retracted..?if it is then difficult to suck baby.
If nipple retracted u should do stringing or use nipple shield
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Based on weight of your baby you should give 45-50 ml every 3 hrs once.
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It depends on baby’s need that how much the baby’s requires.
If the baby sleeps with the given amount for 2-3 hours, that means the baby needs that amount to be satisfied.
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Average baby at this age ( taking care of prematurity) will be needing approximately 2 ounces
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Just keep track of urine output ( indirect way of measuring intake)
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Instead of bottle, use katoti chamach or paladi.
And as now baby is 2 month old, he should be able to breastfed. Consult nearby Paediatrician to know why baby isn't able to latch.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Give as much baby wants
Avoid bottle feeding
Give by wati spoon
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