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Mom of a 2 m old boy4 weeks ago

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#asktheexperts he is in 7th week but he is preterm and asking more feeds and he is slowing coping with latching and takes formula too but due to his more demand i have to give more formula is it fine? also he cries a lot in later afternoon till night even after feeds.

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 weeks ago

A. It’s absolutely normal if the baby is resorting to formula milk. Baby might be cluster feeding as of now, and during this time the hunger pangs and the cries for hunger will increase

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