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My daughter 50 days has been exclusively breastfed. she'scranky after feeds &seem to be wanting more could be possible that i am not lactating enough?

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

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Yes: she sounds like she is not getting enough to eat You can eat more about increasing your production or look into formulas or even some recommend some cereals to fill her up

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My daughter 50 days has been exclusively breastfed. she'scranky after feeds &seem to be wanting more could be possible that i am not lactating enough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Warren answered

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