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Help 5 week old keep waking up every hour. diaper clean, not crying, i feed her fall asleep on my breast once she's done. i put her down n wakes up 1h?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Growth spurt: Frequent waking may represent a growth spurt that occurs at 5-6 weeks of age. She is increasing feeding frequency to increase your milk supply. This should resolve within a week or so.

Answered 3/21/2017

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A member asked:

Help 5 week old keep waking up every hour. diaper clean, not crying, i feed her fall asleep on my breast once she's done. i put her down n wakes up 1h?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

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