hi, my baby boy is 26 days old and is on 100% breastfeed but he requires hourly feed at nights and during day he sleeps for 3 or more hours at a strech without feed. i feed him based on his demand as in how and when he wants. is it ok?? what are the suggested dos and donts

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. Yes it is absolutely OK and in fact that is what you’re supposed to do. You are supposed to feed on demand only. Let the baby sleep even for 3 to 4 hours at a stretch and feed only when the baby cries during the daytimeWrite Your Answer Here

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