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quizzes experts
Breastfeeding is natural, but it
doesn't come naturally to every mom. Find out how to overcome the
most common nursing difficulties, like latch-on problems, nipple
confusion, and engorgement.
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I
am breastfeeding my 2-week-old. When my husband is feeding the baby,
how many ounces of breast milk should my baby be eating from the bottle?
Q: I am breastfeeding
my 2-week-old. I got a pump so we can include his daddy in the feedings.
How many ounces of breast milk should my baby be eating from the bottle?
A: As a dad, I sure loved those special times that I got to feed pumped
breast milk. There is no one right amount to feed babies, but there
are some good rules of thumb. Most newborns take two or three ounces
at a time and by 4 weeks, the average amount has gone up to four ounces.
But in real life
this may vary quite a bit from day to day and from baby to baby. It's
best to stay flexible and to let your baby set the amount. You don't
need to coax him to finish a bottle or stop him if he still acts hungry.
Babies are born with a wonderful, sophisticated mechanism that prompts
them to eat until they are full and to stop when their nutritional
and fluid needs are satisfied.
If babies consistently
take more or less than expected, it is smart to run this by his pediatrician
to be sure this is a healthy amount for him.
Your
should know:
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information on this Web site is designed for educational purposes
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advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose
or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your
pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any
questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's
condition.
