Spitting lots of milk

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My newborn who is 1 month and 16 days old is spitting up most of the feeds, milk quantity is so much. It's plain milk, he us exclusively breastfeeding. Is it because of overfeeding, coz he takes lots of feeds frequently, sometimes every hour and if he is taking after 2 hours he nurses for 40 mins. He is urine output is good, he is passing motion. He is gaining weight What could be the possible reason? Is he being overfeeding?

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Dr. Fazil KT Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Kozhikode Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fazil KT

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Kozhikode

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Mild reflux of feeds are normal If he has good weight gain usually no need pf any medication Proper burping needed after each feeds Responsive feedings should be done based on baby cues

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