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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, replying to PP and the poster above who assume the issue is my own eating disorder - incorrect.

We have been following the recommendation of the baby's pediatrician. Just last week we went over her growth, the total volume of food the baby eats which the Dr. said was appropriate.  In discussing how much and when to give more milk she specifically suggested trying to give 1/2 to 1 ounce at a time and see if that satisfied the baby (which is why i tried 1 oz when she first woke from her nap). The doctor did say that overfeeding IS a possible outcome for babies who eat pumped breast milk.

Everything I have read says that its not too early to try to establish a schedule (esp. as she begins to sleep longer at night). For those who said 4 hour increments were  long those were established by the baby and what we have been doing for weeks.  We have been trying to reinforce specific times in hopes of establishing a schedule. But I get that needs change at this age. [/quote]

Find a new pediatrician.  The pump is far less effective in getting the hind milk and you’re most likely stopping short.  Our pediatrician was great with keeping up on current guidelines for exclusively pumped-milk fed babies while it doesn’t sound like yours is.  I would also never recommend quarter feedings if you want your newborn on a schedule!  Makes zero sense.  [/quote]

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