Breastfeeding

How much EBM?

How much expressed breast milk should my 7 week old baby take. I pump because he was in the NICU and doesn't latch with me. He takes 2-3 ounces each feeding every 3-4 hours. Is this enough?

Re: How much EBM?

  • My LO is 6.5 weeks old and takes between 2-4 ounces when he takes a bottle. We BF the majority of the time but one day a week when I am at clinical. Today he BF then 2.5 hours later took a 2 ounce, 2 hrs later a 3 ounce, 2.5 hours later 3 ounces, and 2.5 hours later 4 ounces then he BF 3 hours after that.
  • If he is gaining weight (1/2-1oz per day) and having enough wet diapers than he is getting enough.
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