My 1 month old does not sleep well

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My 1 month old son does not sleep as suggested. I read that newborns should sleep for atlest 12-14 hours a day. But he does not sleep continuously even for 30 mins and once he wakes up he does not go back to sleep for straight 3-4 hours.. Is there anything we can do about it

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Dr. Yogita Rathi

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Mahasamund

Check for feeding May be he is empty stomach . Breastfeeding should be 8-9 times a day. Followed by burping.

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Dr. G Nihar Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. G Nihar

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Nothing to worry about your baby...as some babies during their development, physiologically changes their sleep patterns and habits, adequate timely mother feeds had to be given.

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if baby wakes up..try to mother feed and make baby sleep...as inadequate feeding also causes disturbed sleep.