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Hi everyone My baby is 21 days old, I have been breastfeeding my baby through bottle, as it is easier for him, I didn't knew it wasn't safe for baby, I fear for infection, is my baby safe?, my baby is been spitting 3-4 days, curd like milk, please guide me. I will breast feed my baby through breast now..

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Greetings kindly direct feed the child. As it safe and healthy ...  Read More

My baby was born on Oct 02, due to C-section I could not feed, n bottle feed her with formula for 10 days. I am trying to breastfeed now..but baby is crying. How make baby breast feed now?

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Still you can make ur baby for BF but you have to keep patience ... Avoid bottle feeding as bottle nipple is very soft and wont requires any efforts...bottle nipple confuse baby for sucking with mothe ...  Read More

Dear Dr., We have a baby of 20 days. Mother have no breastfeeding but we are providing formula feed. We require bottles for that. Which brand bottle is best for my child. Some suggesting Agent , some suggesting Dr. Morepen bottles

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Don't bottle feed ur baby Feed with wati spoon only That's all ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 2.5 months old whenever I try to breastfeed him he started crying badly. I want to continue breastfeeding so I have to start pumping and then bottle feed him .Is there any solution so that he can continue taking my milk instead of taking it from the bottle .

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C for nipples r they inverted . Once they get habituated with bottle they won’t acceptdirectly from breast . Consult lacational counsellor ...  Read More

My son is 2.7years old. I want to stop breastfeeding for him. He dont drink dairy milik or cow milk drop bottle. Its just breastfeeding while sleeping time in day and night. Please suggest how to stop bos. Thanks

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Some pacifiers will help ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 20days old she is not sucking breastmilk frm me directly .i tried nippleshield and corrected breastfeeding posistion still she is sucking.if i give the bresatmlik through feeding bottle she is taking..til now im giving thourgh feeding bottle ..can anyone help me out

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You need to meet lactation consultant. She may help with different positions to breastfeed. Visit pediatrician to see if the baby is gaining weight ...  Read More

My son is 1 month old.. i breastfeed him. the problem is , I have spondylitis problem.. so due to c section and spondylitis i am feeling severe back pain due to breastfeeding while sitting.. may I bottle feed him breastmilk through colic free bottle sometimes. specially at night time.

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Good morning, Congratulations for your new motherhood journey, It's better to continue breast feeding only till 6 months, occasionally as per your health, can modify this, Take care. For more info ...  Read More

My breast milk supply is very low. My 1.5 month baby cries when I offer him bottle formula milk after breastfeeding. What is the solution?

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Hello, include galactogogues foods in your diet, maintain hydration, sleep for 8-10 hrs per day and can add shathavari powder 2 tsp in a cup of milk twice a day to improve breastmilk secretion. ...  Read More

My baby is two months old. I couldnt breastfeed during the first few weeks due to cracked and bleeding nipples. Formula was given to the baby using bottle. After those weeks, i started breastfeeding, but her hunger wasnt satisfied with it. So i had to supplement formula over it. Now she latches and unlatches continuously during breastfeeding and do

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We really need to examine you and ur baby for this as it is a possibility that Ur baby has developed taste for formula milk ,or may u still have abrasions there which ur baby doesn't like . ...  Read More

My baby is 1 year old... From last 15 days I have noticed she chokes once while bottle feeding... It was not happening before ..she was taking milk from bottle normally... I dnt know what has happened from these 15 20 days that she chokes atleast once during every bottlefeed... This does not happen while breastfeeding. ...please help me docs...is i

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Hi this is doctor responding, please don't worry as this is small problem, whenever you fill the bottle invert and see if drop by drop are falling if yes the hole in the nipple is sufficient. If m ...  Read More

I hav consumed much sweets and sugar items like laddu chocolate..does it harm baby as I am breastfeeding and not having sugar

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No problem, Dnt worry ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am a breastfeeding mother, Request you to please suggest a good whitening cream that i can use now during breastfeeding and how to use it and till when.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

How many months I need to feed my baby in every 2 to 3 hrs..He is 2 months 22 days...birth weight is 2.9 kg..now he is 5.6..(exclusively breastFeeding) (I have fast let down)

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U doing right , usually on demand u feed , or 3 hr hrs ...  Read More

My baby is 2 month old. I have soar throat infection and getting dry cough. Can I take Dabor Honitus cough syrup during breastfeeding? Is Dabor Honitus is safe ?

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Its ayurvedic preparations better consult us n take medicine ...  Read More

Hello doctor... I'm a breastfeeding mother (though I dont feed that much, only during making baby sleep).. I have cough due to allergy may be and watery eyes too... can I have alaspan am tablet during breastfeeding? Is it safe to have?? Please help with this! Thanks in advance.

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Hi It’s is not safe during lactation As the drug crosses through the barrier and pass through milk to the child ...  Read More

My 40 days old baby always asking for breastfeeding not sleeping on bed or cruddle. Iam worried about my baby that she is getting enough milk or not? She is passing urine daily 8-10 times she is on breastfeed and 1 time bottle feed. Can u please suggest me what yo do.is she growing well or not?

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Your baby's urination frequency of 8-10 times daily suggests she is likely getting enough milk. By 5 days old and beyond, a baby should have at least six heavy, wet diapers in 24 hours with pale, clea ...  Read More

My baby is 5 months old and she has an aversion to bottle feed from 3 months...and she is not taking spoon feeding also...I am a working mom...what should I do...I do breast feeding but she doesn't sleep at all ...not at night and day...she only sleep 3-4 hours in 24 hours what to do

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Give adequate milk ...  Read More

How to increase/improve lactation? My baby currently needs formula as well as breastfeeding. Suggest any relevant medicines if any. Also when can we resume sexual activity after section delivery?

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Take proper food wit high protein diet Which includes milk and egg and fenugreek seeds in warm water , fennel seeds, green leafy vegetables, garlic, dry fruits For medicine pls do consult ...  Read More

Am breastfeeding mother am suffering with cold from 2 days can I take monteleukast tab for cold is it effect baby health baby is 4 months old

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed consultation ...  Read More

I have 18 month old daughter. I want to stop breastfeeding bcz of health reasons but she is not at all interested in other milk..plz suggest on how to offer milk to her

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We can start cow's milk from one year of age and complementary feeding should have started by 6 completed months. However, breastfeeding can be continued till 2 years of age as it has DHA which helps ...  Read More

Is syrup piriton cs safe during breastfeeding. My baby is 1.5 yrs old. I m breastfeeding. Please suggest

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Yes it is safe. ...  Read More

Hi I got typhoid fever few days before I am a breastfeeding mother doctor prescribed me Dextol and azhythromycin doctor adviced me not to breastfeed until the course is over but due to baby crankiness without any option I gave milk will it cause any problem???

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello, I have a one year old baby is it okay to take Ipill while breastfeeding or it might have any side effects

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Yes it is safe during breastfeeding as your baby is one year old ...  Read More

My baby always wants to breastfeed and due to this he skips meal so Can I apply neem oil to stop breastfeeding to my 17 months old baby.

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It is not safe or recommended to apply neem oil to stop breastfeeding your 17-month-old baby. Neem oil can cause serious harm if ingested or absorbed by young children, including vomiting, seizures, c ...  Read More

Can we get hair perming done during breastfeeding and after that can we apply relevant cream and mousse. My baby is 18 month and I am a breastfeeding mom.

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It’s best to avoid any chemical treatments till you are nursing ...  Read More

Hii...im breastfeeding mom...I have a gud milk supply in oneside of my breast and another is very low level of milk supply ...how to increase another side of breastmilk level?

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Connect ...  Read More

My baby is one month old and I m exclusively breastfeeding. I had migraine before pregnancy also .. I can't take any medicine as I am breastfeeding. I get headaches in between my eye brows and on right side temple . I get it everyday. Intensity goes low or high but it's always there .. what I can do to get a relief .

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Check your bp once, paracetamol you may take. Have calcium rich food . ...  Read More

Is it safe during breastfeeding. Baby 9 months completed. Suggest me. Want to loose weight . And luck.

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This product is generally considered safe during breastfeeding when taken in moderation (as per serving instructions). It provides dietary fiber and a small amount of chromium without any unsafe addit ...  Read More

My baby is, 2 month old, I have to go to work, he is not taking bottle feed from any of the bottle, I have tried multiple bottles. And I am not having sufficient amount of milk, to fulfill his stomach, so I have to give him formula and he is refusing from every bottle. Tried similac and lactogen but not taking, side by side he is having loose motio

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Try spoon feeding. Check his oral mucosa, if there is white thrush present or any redness. If loose stools are persistent then maybe he's not tolerating formula milk that well. If you have to work the ...  Read More

I am working mother, and I have to go to my duty after some days, my baby is 2 month old and at start he was drinking both from breast and bottle of philip avent, but now he is not taking bottle feed, what to do pls help

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Greetings , try giving feeding through palladi ...  Read More

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