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A member asked:

Is baby getting enough milk, detach from one breast by himself and he is sleeping or just tired?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breast feeding: A baby can get enough milk from one breast.Babies can sleep 16-20 hours as newborns.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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