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PediatricsNewborn Care

Breastfeeding frequency in small neonates

THE CONTEXT
Feeding frequency depends on effective suckling and whether the neonate can reliably demand feeds.

Demand feeding and scheduled feeding

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Infants who suckle effectively should be breastfed on demand.
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Small neonates below 2000 g may not reliably demand feeds and should be fed every 2–3 hours.
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