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Mom of a 1 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

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my breastfed baby takes feed for only 8-10 minutes at a stretch. how can I make sure he gets an adequate amount of hind milk

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear Mum do not worry the feeding frequency and duration varies from baby to baby some baby are fast feeders and are done in few minutes if baby is passing urine more than 7 times a day is active and alert and gaining adequate weight ,at least 500 gram per month then do not worry

Author of questionMom of a 1 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. doctor is there any concern for more foremilk going into the baby than hind milk

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