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10 months baby stopped breastfeeding
Hello Dr.
My son is 10 months old.3 weeks back he got cold and fever during this he stopped taking breastfeed. We thought it could be because of cold he is not able to suck. But now he is cured from fever still he is not taking breastfeed not even 1 time in a day.
From last 2 weeks he have completely stopped breastfeeding.
If I try to take him in postion of breastfeeding on my lap he starts cry or jump out of from my lap..If I try to breastfeed he bite my nipple very badly Even 3 times my nippel got a small cut due to this. He have 7 teeth right now.His weight is 9.5kg.
He is consuming semi solid food like dal rice khichadi,ragi oats porridge.
What should I do that he will start breastfeeding.
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Meet a lactation consultant as this problem needs detailed guidance till solved. Don't worty. He will start taking breastfeeding in a while.
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I hope he can take feeds from breast as soon as possible, if he wants.
Meanwhile empty your breasts completely atleast 6-8 times per day to continue milk production as emptying breasts promotes production. Not emptying causes low milk production as hormones will not be produced as earlier.
Consult lactation counselor if you want to continue breast feeding. You can use nipple shield meanwhile to help you heal your cuts
But donot worry too much. He has grown well and if restarting breast feeding donot workout, it is okay...continue feeding your child atleast 6 times per day with semisolids and solids as advised by your pediatrician. No need to feed other milks like formula or cow milk with bottle and nipple. They can cause more harm if proper cleaning of bottles is not done
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