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Sucking continuously

2020-07-08 15:06:14
My baby is 1month old breast feeding for 1 hour on both sides.. and sleeping then after 5minutes she wakes up and demands for sucking not drinking milk just sucking ..what to do ..please suggest..
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The baby sucking your breast instead of suckling even after adequate breast feeding is called comfort feeding. She will soon outgrow it

Answered2020-07-09 06:10:11

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Better give direct breastfeed on each side for around 15 minutes. After that, if baby is not sleeping for next 1 to 2 hrs, that indicates Breastfeeding is inadequate. Try to improve ur lactation (milk secretion) by drinking 3to 4 litres of water in a day, take milk secreting food items like green leafy vegetables, methi, jeera etc.
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U can take - Galact granules powder, 1 spoon to 1glass of milk, morning and night time for 1week

Answered2020-07-09 06:00:12

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Breastfeed one side at a time, atleast 10-15 mins, 1 hrly feeding not needed, it will hamper sleep,hence weight gain, Proper latching n attachment very crucial during breastfeeding
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