Hello Dr. My baby is 15 days old. I had c section because of which I started breastfeeding the baby 7 days before. Wen I feed him it takes me 2 hours but then too he is hungry. And then I hav to give him lactogen. What should I do so that he should be full because I don't want to give him top feed please suggest.
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Hi Ms. lybrate-user ideally baby can feed for 15 to 20 mins it can take sufficient feeds. In your case it seems to be too long. First you have to check the position of feed it should be comfortable to both of you, check the secretion of milk whether it is adequate and you can also express your milk and can be given when there is sufficient secretions till both of you get accomodated. Monitor for urine output minimum 6-8 times baby has to pass for 24 hrs. Monitor for weight gain also.
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It is nice that you r aware of importance of breast feeding. Take care that baby is sucking well while on breast and it is not only nipple in mouth but areola, a blackish area around nipple, is in mouth. It is usual reason, look for it. Continue exclusive breastfeeding. If you have mentioned your criteria for assessing baby's hunger n his birth n present wt, it had been better to advise further. If you feel so, you may consult privately with this link through Lybrate.
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