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What to do if i am breastfeeding and my son is 3 1/2 weeks old and every time i feed him he spits up and i only feed him 5 min?
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Check Weight: Definitely check your babies weight soon. Breastfed babies can take up to two weeks to return to their birthweight. At that point they should gain half an ounce to an ounce a day. You should definitely schedule a one month check with your pediatrician! Good luck!
Answered 9/29/2016
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