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Feeding your newborn: What you need to know
A newborn's feeding schedule can be unpredictable. Here's what, when and how to feed your baby.
By Mayo Clinic staffWhether you're a new parent or an experienced one, you may have questions about feeding your quickly changing and growing newborn. Here's what you need to know.
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