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Milk supply
I am in my 4th week postpartum.How do I know my baby is taking enough milk.?At this point if I pump I am able to make 10 ml milk from both breasts.is this normal? and I frequently feed baby every 2-3 hrs.When does milk supply vl still get increased? Because baby needs more milk as it grows.Pls suggest
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If baby is not asking milk for 2 hrs aftr feed . Then it means milk is sufficient. Monitor urine output also 6-8 times baby shld pass per day .
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Eat healthy diet and drink more water
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Dr. Alekhya Ravella
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Guntur
If the baby is sleeping happily for 2hrs after feeding, if the baby passes 6-8 times of urine, if the baby is gaining adequate weight. This implies enough milk
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Give breast feeds every 2nd hourly followed by burping
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You have to eat & drink well to get enough milk
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