feeding time

[hania]

hello,

My LO is 5 weeks and weighs 7lb 10 oz. I am breastfeeding her and giving her formula just two times a day(2-2.5oz). My question is she just eats 8-10 mins every 3 hrs. Is this enough for her ? what should i do to increase her feeding.. beyond 10 mins she doesn't take anymore whatever i do...

[debbie_page]

Can you tell me her birth weight, please?

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[hania]

her birth weight was 6 lbs and discharge weight was 5 lb 10 oz

[debbie_page]

I like for babies to be back at nirth weigh by day 7 and then little girls need to gain 7-8 ounces every week. That would put her at about 8 lbs, which she almost is. Based on this I would say that she is letting you know that she doesn't want any more. Is she happy and content?

Debbie Page, RN, IBCLC, CEIM
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