Hello mums, baby Ugo has started sucking after 4days since delivery but my problem is I think he doesn't suck enough, my mum says his stomach has to come out to prove he is sucking enough. He suck at intervals and stay on it for 20minutes. Pls is it normal? He is 9days old. Pls I need response. I want him to grow fast.

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Mummy David

@licia, oh dear... stop to sleep or stop n stay awake? Wats ur definition of much? Here's how u know if he's taking enuf. Express 30mls see if he finishes it in one feed, if he does,express 60mls fr d next feeding, if he finishes,up d quantity by d next feed. I doubt he will finish 60mls sha he's a,newborn. Dt will let u know d quantity his stomach can take per time. So if he removes his mouth without sleeping off (as most newborns do) then he's satisfied

6 years ago

Mummy David

Also chk n b sure he is lacting right. Chk his tongue too to be sure its not tied. Tongue tie affects breastfeeding. Chk his tongue & corners if d cheek fr whtish stuff to rule out thrush. Thrush can alsi make breastfeedung difficult for babies. I hope all these help? Cheers mummy #smiles#

6 years ago

Ezinne Perpetual

@Osezele, thank you dear, I pump and give him, he can suck very well from the feeding bottle. So I pump and give him but I still want him to suck directly from the breast.

6 years ago

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