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Breastfeeding seems to be insufficient for my 24 days old baby girl. what must i do beside formular feeding.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Frequent feeding: The laleche league will tell you to feed every two hours thereby stimulating milk production. In the old days the midwives suggested drinking beer. In any event push fluids.

Answered 4/28/2013

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