Patient's question:
Hello, does the baby eat more breast milk than formula, get hungrier more easily, and have more bowel movements?Doctor's answer:
1. Breast milk is easier to digest than formula and the baby may consume a larger amount, as well as being hungrier more often.2. Breastfeeding is typically done every two and a half hours, while formula feeding is done around every three hours.
Suggestions:
1. However, if there is more frequent bowel movement with breastfeeding, it is important to check if the baby is experiencing breast milk diarrhea.
2. Measure the baby's weight to ensure it is stable growth, which is not a problem.
3. If the weight gain is too slow, consider increasing feeding or check the stool to rule out gastrointestinal infection.