Is it normal for a baby to have a small appetite and nurse less?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Is it normal for the baby to have a small appetite and drink less milk?

Doctor's answer:

Under normal milk production, when the baby feeds, each breast should be suckled for 15-20 minutes each time. The number of feedings per day:
1-2 weeks old, generally 10-12 feedings per day.
3-4 weeks old, 8 feedings per day, approximately every 3 hours.
Hello, don’t worry, this is nothing to be concerned about. As long as the hawthorn seeds are not stuck in the baby’s throat, it’s fine, and it can even aid digestion. During this time, it’s recommended to give the baby more water.

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