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January 03, 2002



		Dear Ms. Silva, How many ounces of formula should a newborn drink in one feeding? Dear Grandma, A newborn will usually drink from one to three ounces of formula at six to ten feedings. The wide range of volume and number of feedings takes into account the different appetites and needs of newborns. It's important to recognize that a baby's birthweight, overall size, whether she was born at term or prematurely, and her genetic predisposition all may... See Full Reply

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There's nothing like the beginning of a new year to inspire people to improve or change their eating habits. But good intentions can fall by the wayside for any variety of good reasons, and many people fail to achieve by year's end what they so resolutely set out to do on January 1. Often the problem is that, caught up in the enthusiasm of the moment, we set unrealistic goals. Whether you are looking for advice on how to best nourish your newborn or insights on making it through nighttime feedings, turn to drSpock.com for help with all your newborn's nutritional needs.

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	AUTHOR: sweetmamaT SUBJECT: low milk supply & breastfeeding & menstration DATE: December 23, 2001
My daughter is two months old and I am breastfeeding only but my milk supply has greatly decreased since she started to sleep in four hour stretches.I am also pumping in between her feedings but no matter what I do it is not increasing.Also I have just started menstrating and I was wondering if the menstration was caused by the low milk supply? Is there anythingI can do to get a greater milk supply? I am desperate. join the discussion

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