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Issues with breastfeeding
My baby is almost two months now but still takes 20-25 mins to breastfeed. I can't make her latch properly. I feel she doesn't suck and remove milk effectively sometimes. She's gaining 140gms per week and has 8+ wet nappies everyday. Should I be worried? I don't know if my milk is sufficient for my baby. Also my milk supply takes around 3 hours to fully feed.
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The weight gain corresponds to normal.
If after every feed baby sleeps 2-3 hrs & passes urine 6-7 times a day it means adequate milk supply only.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Vadodara
Weight gain is just adequate. Child can gain 150 to 200gm in a week. Urine frequency is adequate.
Breastfeeding has an emotional attachment, it's related to hormones.
To increase milk supply:
-Take more liquids
-Wholesome home made food
-Sleep for 6 to 8 hours
-And most important not to take stress or be anxious otherwise milk supply will be affected
If child is taking feeds one in 3 or 4 hours, it is okay. Need not to give in every 2 hours now.
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Dr. Nitin Lingayat
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Pune
Weight gain and urine is ok
So no need to worry
Increase burping time
Tummy time for baby
Increase water and liquids intake ( for mother)
Rest all absolutely fine ..no worry
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