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Baby is almost 7weeks currently breastfeeding only drinks few mins per breast then passes out & only sleeps half hour to hour how can she sleep longer?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Needs to be seen: by her pediatrician, not completing feeding and passing out or getting tired , may denote a heart problem, so better be fully assessed , best wishes

Answered 7/30/2018

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A member asked:

Baby is almost 7weeks currently breastfeeding only drinks few mins per breast then passes out & only sleeps half hour to hour how can she sleep longer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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