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How often to breastfeed 4.5 month old
Hi , my 4.5 month old had suddenly started drinking very less milk . How often should we breastfeed 4.5 month old ???? Also should we feed from both breast at a time?
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Demand feeds are sufficient
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Feeds on demand.
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if any difficulty in feeding consult pediatrician
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Only one breast at a time.
3 hourly feeding is sufficient, followed by good burping.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Feed on demands.
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Breastfeed according to baby demand or 2 hrly
First empty 1st breast then other
If weight gain is normal then no need to worry
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
On demand feeds.
One breast should be emptied completely before switching to another
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