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What Is The Quantity Of Breast Milk Needed By A One Month Old?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Question: Would like to know how much breast milk will a normal 1 month baby needed?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The quantity of feeds varies from baby to baby

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr

Every baby is unique and has their own energy requirements. So quantity of feeds required by baby varies from baby to baby. The average capacity of baby stomach is 10 ml per kilogram of body weight. So the average quantity per feeds = should be weight in kilogram × 10.

The feeding of baby should be on demand. The baby had adequate feeds can be judged from the following

1. Baby sleeps well after feeds
2. Swallowing movements seen while baby is sucking at breast
3. Urine output is adequate
4. Weight gain of baby is adequate


Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.


Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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What Is The Quantity Of Breast Milk Needed By A One Month Old?

Brief Answer: The quantity of feeds varies from baby to baby Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Mr Every baby is unique and has their own energy requirements. So quantity of feeds required by baby varies from baby to baby. The average capacity of baby stomach is 10 ml per kilogram of body weight. So the average quantity per feeds = should be weight in kilogram × 10. The feeding of baby should be on demand. The baby had adequate feeds can be judged from the following 1. Baby sleeps well after feeds 2. Swallowing movements seen while baby is sucking at breast 3. Urine output is adequate 4. Weight gain of baby is adequate Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Pediatric Surgeon