I took my 1 week old into the
pediatricians yesterday, and the doc said
she should only be taking an ounce of milk
or formula at a feeding. When I
breastfeed, Jayden takes about 4 ounces,
and when I give her formula she takes 2 to
3 ounces. The pediatrician said to cut
back what she's eating, but I think that's
crazy... I don't want to deal with a
screaming, hungry baby. Should I just feed
her until she's not hungry, or should I
limit her to an ounce?
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jessesgirl
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Posted: 12-29-07 21:38pm
My doctor told me when i switched her from
breast to formula at 2 weeks to do 2
ounces at 2 weeks, 3 ounces at 3 weeks, 4
ounces at 4 weeks and never go more than
that. Ava needed more formula than that
to be happy, so I gave it to her.
I'd feed her until she's full. She'll
tell you when she's done. As long as
she's not spitting up, I'd just give her
what you feel is right. If she spits up,
I'd cut back. That means you're
overfeeding her.
I had the same problem with my dr.
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Bridget
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Posted: 12-29-07 21:55pm
1 ounce? finn was taking more than an
ounce (of formula) before we'd even left
the hospital!
personally i'd feed her until she's full.
you're the mom! the doctor is your guide,
but in the end you're the boss.
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Katrinadoodle
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Posted: 12-29-07 22:11pm
That's what I was thinking. I've been
feeding her until she was full, but I've
been feeling guilty and thought I'd get
some other mothers input thanks
ladies.
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ladylee70
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Posted: 12-29-07 22:12pm
How do you know how much she is getting
when you breastfeed? Do you pump and give?
One ounce seems like such a small amount.
Was that really a doc who told you?
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Katrinadoodle
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Posted: 12-29-07 22:14pm
Yeah, I pumped a few times for the same
amount of time that Jay feeds, and I got a
little over 4 oz and she took most of it
each time. And yeah, she really said 1 oz!
And absolutely no more than an ounce and a
half.
My son will be 2 weeks old this weds and
he typically eats at least 2 1/2 ozs per
feeding and up to 3-4 ozs a few times a
day at a time! He eats 3-4 ozs when it has
been about 3 hours between feeding. My Dr.
told me that he eats way to much for his
age but since hes healthy and not what she
considers overwight then I shouldnt worry
about it. If hes hungry then I'm going to
feed him! Goodluck, personally I think
your baby is doing fine. My baby is a
porker lol!
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Fudge Cake
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Posted: 01-22-08 09:18am
My son was on 3oz feeding every 4 hours at
2wks old, now 6wks is on 5oz every
4.5hrs.
I would feed her as much as she will take,
i think 1oz is not enough to satisfy any
baby!
thanks
ladies.
