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He is under weight. He is 5 days old

2020-12-21 18:19:44
My baby is under weight and he doesn't know how to suck mother's nipple. That's why he cant feed properly. So please suggest me solution.
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I think he is not 5 years old. I think he is a newborn. I need to know whether he is a premature baby. What is his weight. You can express breast milk and give it by spoon. With time, he will be able to suck breast.
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give also vitamin D 400 units daily keep baby warm vaccination as per schedule

Answered2020-12-31 09:24:14

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We need to see the child Would prefer online video consultation

Answered2020-12-26 13:09:42

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Hi How old is the baby ..? Need more information about weight and feeding
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Online consultation
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If you have started on bottle feeding baby will have nipple confusion

Answered2020-12-22 07:04:08

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Give him your expressed breastmilk by katori spoon.
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would need a detailed history to comment in a better manner.
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consult Online.

Answered2020-12-22 06:35:23

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Use nipple shield or Express your breastmilk and feed him thro palladai..

Answered2020-12-22 04:04:08

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What's the birth weight, present age and present weight?

Answered2020-12-22 01:34:44

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What was the gestational weight at birth? What was the birth weight? Generally babies can suck from 34 weeks . If your baby is more than that then he should suck, better you do online consultation to suggest some solution
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Try with bipple shield

Answered2020-12-22 03:19:18

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Is your baby 5 years old ? Or 5 days old? What was his birth weight and what was his gestation period? How was he delivered?

Answered2020-12-22 02:02:30

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Hi, More detailed history required What was his birth weight? Term/ preterm?
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Consult online for the proper feeding and latching.

Answered2020-12-22 01:59:31

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Please show the child to a Pediatrician and get him assessed

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What is the weight of the baby.

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