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Feeding pattern for a newborn
Hi doctor,
I'm a lactating mother of a 3 week old baby. I heard that for a newborn, the feeding should only be given for 30 minutes after every 2 hrs. However my baby keeps demanding for a feed. If I stop after 30 min, he keeps crying continuously.
I've noticed that if I allow him to take as long as he wants, usually after 1-1.5 hr , he leaves and goes to sleep peacefully. He wakes up after 2-2:30 hrs on his own for the next feed.
I'm not sure what pattern I should follow. Should I continue for 1-1.5 hrs so that he goes to sleep satisfied or should I make him stop after 30min at any cost?
Please suggest.
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
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Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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4 yrs exp
Pune
Continue feeding till the time baby wants
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Do burping properly after feeding mostly baby holding nipple but not taking feeding after 30 min
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Continue breastfeeding
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Dr. Priya Daswani
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
hello,we cannot stop feeding the baby while feeding but generally 20-30 mins is he usual time for a baby to feed and after that he goes to sleep. continue on demand feeding for the baby.
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