expressed bm - howmuch makes a feed?

[Susiemj]

Just that reaaly. How many ounces do you need for a feed? My baby usually takes two or three ounces but I've seen people on here giving 5 or 6. Is she taking enough? She's feeding - either breast or bottle, every 2 hours. She's 4 weeks old.

[NineUnlikelyTales]

If she's taking 2 or 3 ounces and not draining the bottle dry and still wanting more then that's a feed! Doesn't matter what anyone's else's baby drinks. Definitely don't compare with FF babies or those not fed on demand. Just follow your DD's lead and all will be well

[MrsEi25]

sounds about right IMO susiemj every baby is different and you shouldnt worry too much as long as she steadily gains weight etc. my DD had 3-4oz of EBM after 4 weeks every so often and never used to finish a feed. she was BF on demand every 2-3 hours from about 2 weeks old aswell. you will know when she isnt satisfied by her behaviour and she will cry for a feed earlier aswell. i always put more than was needed in the bottle just in case (usually i had expressed as i was going out somewhere) and she always left milk in the bottle.
xx ei xx

[Susiemj]

thanks. will carry on and stop worrying!