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Is Breastfeeding And Formula Milk Sufficient Nourishment For Babies?
Hello my baby is two month old, her weight is 9 ibs and her height is 56 cm,
i gave my own milk till about 40 days, right now i also give my own but only twice or thrice as am skinny and my milk flow is low, i used NAN 1 from birth,
is her weight gain on track>? i want her to be a chubby baby so how to do that as in how often to feef? and she gets gassy at night, and passes only one green stool?? please help
i gave my own milk till about 40 days, right now i also give my own but only twice or thrice as am skinny and my milk flow is low, i used NAN 1 from birth,
is her weight gain on track>? i want her to be a chubby baby so how to do that as in how often to feef? and she gets gassy at night, and passes only one green stool?? please help
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
thanks for your query
please breast feed your baby as often as you can manage and baby demands.
You are likely to have more milk during lactation if you try giving your feeds more frequently.
To have enough milk you will need to take healthy and nutritious diet (plenty of fluids,fruits,veg, whole grains,milk,curd,nuts) and,plenty of rest.
your anxiety can also decrease your milk output.
your babys weight (9 pounds) seems to be slightly on the lower side presuming he was born with an average weight (3kg )
Please do not wish for a chubby child because as long as your baby is gaining 800-1000g in a month, for first few months it is o.k.
Try breast feeding your baby as often as he demannds or you can manage.
Give NAN1 only if you do not have enough milk or are not in a situation to give your feed
Try burping your baby after each feed and in between feeds, to ensure less wind passing through the anus.
Passing one green stool can be considered normal as long as stool is not watery/not foul smelling and baby is feeding well and looking playful.
I hope my answer is helpful to you.
God Bless
regards
dr kanwar deep
please breast feed your baby as often as you can manage and baby demands.
You are likely to have more milk during lactation if you try giving your feeds more frequently.
To have enough milk you will need to take healthy and nutritious diet (plenty of fluids,fruits,veg, whole grains,milk,curd,nuts) and,plenty of rest.
your anxiety can also decrease your milk output.
your babys weight (9 pounds) seems to be slightly on the lower side presuming he was born with an average weight (3kg )
Please do not wish for a chubby child because as long as your baby is gaining 800-1000g in a month, for first few months it is o.k.
Try breast feeding your baby as often as he demannds or you can manage.
Give NAN1 only if you do not have enough milk or are not in a situation to give your feed
Try burping your baby after each feed and in between feeds, to ensure less wind passing through the anus.
Passing one green stool can be considered normal as long as stool is not watery/not foul smelling and baby is feeding well and looking playful.
I hope my answer is helpful to you.
God Bless
regards
dr kanwar deep
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