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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old girl4 years ago

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my baby is 5 days old she sleeps more than 7 hours without waking up for milk. I tried to wake her up but she doesn't is there any problem to my baby or it is normal for her to sleep this much long?

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DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby girl is newborn just 5 days old and she use to sleep 4/5 hours at a stretch even she doesn’t wake up for breast feeding also so consult with paediatrician

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 8 m old girl4 years ago

A. please answer my question doctor..

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Early on in your baby's life, it's best to feed on demand. ... Because milk production works by supply and demand, feeding on demand will help to establish a good milk supply and allow your baby and your body to be in sync. Scheduled feeds may interrupt this natural process of milk production.

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