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Baby refusing to breastfeed

2025-01-23 07:53:02
Hi, my 4.5 old son has been refusing to breastfeed from past 15 days . He only feeds when he is sleeping. Visited doctor and he doesnt have any cold or any ulcer issue .. his weight gain is also less because of this. How can i feed him? He was in exclusive breastfeeding from birth
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Give expressed breast milk by katori spoon, as much as possible, or 2 hrly, See if child has any issue like fever, decreased urine output, any other complaint That can cause decrease feeding
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Physical consultation is must

Answered2025-01-23 08:42:37

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Physical consultation is must

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Please consult online for detailed history and evaluation

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Please take a online consult so that the doctor understand the history better and get to a solution.

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