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Sleeping position

2021-03-13 07:17:18
Hello doctor,                My baby is exactly 5 months old. During day times i sit and feed him but now a days during night times im feeding him in sleeping postion. is it ok to feed him like that? pls clarify my doubt
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It’s really good that you are breast feeding the baby you can feed the baby in any comfortable position but just keep baby’s head slightly raised

Answered2021-03-15 03:07:26

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No problem. Burp the baby after every feed

Answered2021-03-17 02:14:45

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Thank you for your question and admire you for breast feeding. Yes it is perfectly fine to feed in side lying position
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Start solid food after 6 months
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Continue breastfeed

Answered2021-03-13 08:18:55

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