Hi everyone,
This is my second baby (6 days old) and she's been fed on formula since day 3. Her appetite has increased to around 60mls every few hours, although sometimes she'll take 90mls! I know this is a rather large quantity, but at my postnatal check today, the midwife told me we're feeding DD too much and are encouraging obesity! I was rather shocked to say the least. We're feeding on demand and DD is really unhappy if we restrict her to smaller quantities. The midwife said her appetite is most likely down to wind problems, which could be true as she's been crying every now and then whilst squirming around and bringing her legs up. She hasn't vomited any of the feeds, not even possetting.
Has anyone been feeding their newborn babies larger quantities and if so, have you experienced wind problems?
Thanks!
This is my second baby (6 days old) and she's been fed on formula since day 3. Her appetite has increased to around 60mls every few hours, although sometimes she'll take 90mls! I know this is a rather large quantity, but at my postnatal check today, the midwife told me we're feeding DD too much and are encouraging obesity! I was rather shocked to say the least. We're feeding on demand and DD is really unhappy if we restrict her to smaller quantities. The midwife said her appetite is most likely down to wind problems, which could be true as she's been crying every now and then whilst squirming around and bringing her legs up. She hasn't vomited any of the feeds, not even possetting.
Has anyone been feeding their newborn babies larger quantities and if so, have you experienced wind problems?
Thanks!