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I'm diabetic & breastfeeding & supplementing as well but i'm not producing enough breast milk & wondering that how much breast milk is enough 4my baby?
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The best way to tell: Is to do weekly weight checks at your pediatrician's office to determine if your baby is gaining 2/3rds of an ounce to 1 oz./day (if.
Answered 4/29/2013
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