Alexandra - posted on 01/23/2009 ( 5 moms have responded )
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My little girl is now 2months and 3 weeks old and is still only drinking 3 ounces, sometimes she will drink 4. She was 7 weeks prem but i am still worried that she is not getting enough milk inside her. How much is everyones babies drinking?
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Christine - posted on 01/23/2009
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Don't worry unless the dr. tells you to first of all, and second, your baby will take as much as she needs. if you offer more it wouldn't hurt, but if she refuses, then she's full. So long as she's full at each feeding, and gaining weight at each doctors appt, you're golden.
Jessica - posted on 01/23/2009
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if she is gaining around 1oz (30g) a day on average then she is getting enough.
Kimberly - posted on 01/23/2009
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My preemie son only drinks 2-3 ozs at 2months 3 weeks, he is growing long and lean, his head is growing as well. My Dr. is just watching, I wonder myself. But he is healthy and hi complextion is beautiful, I am just going to keep breastfeeding!
Nancy - posted on 01/23/2009
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Because your baby was premature, the amount she eats will be less than other babies born full term. As long as she's steadily gaining weight you really don't need to worry. The best person to calm your concern will be your pediatrician who should be charting her weight gain, growth (length & head circumference).
Tegan - posted on 01/23/2009
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Are you giving her formula or breastmilk? My son is exclusively breastfed and I'd say in the last 3 weeks has started drinking 5-6 ounces, when he has a bottle which isn't too often. And he's a big boy. 3-4 oz doesn't sound too bad, especially for a preemie. :) Give her some time and I'm sure she'll be drinking more shortly. :)
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