My 1 month old sleeps while nursing for couple of minutes and even if I try to wake her up she will be awake / nurse for a min or 2. Therefore she is up in 30-45 minutes for next feed. Any suggestions what can be done

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear mum feeding pattern varies from baby to baby some baby feed for few minutes but more frequently at one time feed from only one breast so that baby receives fat rich hindmilk which will keep baby full for longer

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