My baby is 20 days old, I am giving her breastfeed for 15 mins in 2 hours of duration. But ut seems like 15 min is not sufficient for her as shee keeps sucking for around 20 mins. how to check baby is full or not?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. All that you can do is suckle as long as the baby wants. There is no need to stop at exactly 15 mins The baby will usually stop if the baby is full

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