Cough during breastfeeding

2025-12-31 12:04:20
My son is 28 days old and he was coughing while breastfeeding. Visited paediatric and he told baby weight gain is normal it is just a normal nose block and over supply of milk, gave me saline drops. Now occasionally he is getting cough and pulling off from nipples. Im little worried whether any other problem. Please advise me is it normal and how long can i use these drops and when will he be outgrown from this?
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-01-02 12:31:21

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2026-01-02 02:42:16

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May be milk was overflowing , as you told baby wt is good switch to more reclined position

Answered2026-01-01 13:27:31

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Greetings it could be normal. If coughing continuosly then we need to check with Pediatrician in person

Answered2026-01-01 09:38:25

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Please don’t worry. Mild coughing during breastfeeding in a 28-day-old baby is quite common. This usually happens due to a small nose, mild nasal blockage, or fast milk flow during feeding. Since your baby’s weight gain is normal and he settles after feeds, this does not suggest any serious problem. Saline nose drops are safe and can be used 2–3 drops in each nostril, 2–3 times a day, especially before feeds. You may continue using them as long as nasal congestion is present. Feeding the baby in a slightly upright position and ensuring proper burping after feeds will help. Most babies outgrow this issue by 2–3 months of age as their airways mature. Please consult again if cough becomes frequent, feeding reduces, breathing becomes fast or difficult, or weight gain slows.

Answered2026-01-01 13:49:49

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