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Newborn hungry after feeding
My month old newborn baby girl takes mixed feeding ( 30 ml formula twice in 12 hours) otherwise breast milk, however She remains hungry even after formula and demands my milk each feeding session almost 45 minutes - 1 hour long. I do not wish to overfeed her and this is confusing sometimes. Is it normal for newborns to behave like this ?
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Please check if there are any mechanical issues preventing her from getting a smooth flow of milk ( breast/nipple issues/incorrect latching by baby). On average babies take 10 to 15 mts each side at each feed
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Check urine output, weight gain to know about adequacy of feed.
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The new born may prefer breast feeding to formula and that’s okay .
Gradually with growth and age, the feeding times will decrease.
Nothing to worry about
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