Patient's question:
Premature baby at 32 weeks, now one month old, drinks 60 ml per feeding, but sleeps for a long time during the day. I want to ask how many times a day should he drink milk? How long should the interval be? If he hasn't slept enough, should I wake him up for feeding?Doctor's answer:
After the baby is born, in the first 1-2 months, they need to be fed 8-10 times a day, with intervals of 3.5-4 hours. The amount of milk should gradually increase according to the baby's weight, with each meal about 80-120 milliliters, and a maximum of 150 milliliters. If the baby is solely breastfed, having more than 6 wet diapers a day is an indication that the milk supply is sufficient and the baby is well-fed. If the baby has fewer than 5 wet diapers a day, it suggests insufficient milk supply and the baby is not being fully fed. Breastfed babies will have soft, buttery yellow stools and will have 2-4 bowel movements per day, which indicates that the milk supply is sufficient and the baby is well-fed. If the baby is napping, there is no need to wake them up.The above advice is for the question "Premature baby at 32 weeks, now one month old, drinks 60 milliliters per meal, but..." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!