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I am modifying my question .Is it safe to drink alcohol occasionally during breastfeeding?? Like sometimes..once in awhile .if yes how many hours after drinking can my friend feed her baby ??

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no no for ur baby health. ...  Read More

We are planning for baby now. My husband had alcohol 4 days before our intercourse when planning to have baby. If I get pregnant with this intercourse will that impact my baby health? Will drinking alcohol impacts the health of my hasband's sperm? Please confirm me.

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It will have no impact on the baby's health or on your husband's sperm. ...  Read More

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Hi doctor, I have a 3 months old baby. My husband consume alcohol everyday and sleeps next to the baby. I'm worried whether this will accept my baby in any ways. Please let me know will there be any side effects to my baby.

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No. Alcohal is not going to affect by smell, until n unless it is consumed by mouth. ...  Read More

Can alcohol abuse has major effects on major parts of the body. My husband is a chronic alcoholic. He is now 57 years. Now what I see that he has lot of trembling of his hands. He is not able to breathe well too. Are these alcohol abuse effects? How can we tackle them now?

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Does alcohol effects the results of urine routine test? Do I need to refrain from drinking the night before my urine routine test ??

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Yes ...  Read More

I am not a very habitual drinker. But i noticed that whenever i drink alcohol(vodka) my periods get delayed. What i have noticed is true?

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There is no known connection of any alcohol with delay in getting the periods. Delayed periods can occur due to stress, tension and hormonal imbalance. In case delay occurs regularly, consult your g ...  Read More

Is it safe to drink during breastfeeding??If yes how many hours after drinking can a lady feed her baby??and how much is safe to drink ?

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It's best to avoid alcohol during breast feeding, however if there is dependence on alcohol, de-addiction must be sought from a specialist ...  Read More

Is it ok to consume alcohol in moderation while breastfeeding? If yes what should be the time gap to feed the baby

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no it is not. alcohol will be secreted in milk and is harmful to the baby. ...  Read More

My father (75) and I have been having a debate to the effects of alcohol vs. marijuana. He claims to me that a doctor once told him in rehab in the 1980s, when an alcoholic drinks, part of that alcohol goes to the brain and turns into THC. I have explained that THC is completely unrelated to alcohol and that it's an only a product of marijuana. I w

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1.Increased Appetite One of the most known side effects of marijuana is the ‘munchies’. Shortly after smoking, many users will experience a sudden increase in appetite, often leading them ...  Read More

Can we take cabgolin tablet to stop breastfeeding? If we take what are the side effects? Bcos i wanna stop breastfeeding for 1.5 yr old baby. Pls help me.

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Yes you may take ...  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

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

Does breastfeeding cause cavities in babies? I'm that case fluoride treatment works? Can I breastfeed my baby at nights after fluoride treatment ? Will it work?

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Hello Breast-feeding at night might increase the cavities. Try to avoid feeding at night. ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding mom and suffering from cold and cough...so can I take montair Lc and paracetamol during breastfeeding...is it safe for my baby... please help

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero four four five one one two nine nine. ...  Read More

My 2 months old baby girl not breastfeeding well after 2 days of vaccination. She is only feeding for 5-6 minutes. What to do? Please help

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Give formula milk ...  Read More

Hi doctor.. I have a doubt that can we take dates,Cashew while breastfeeding 2 months baby.. and if we take will it cause any harm.. pls let me know

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Connect ...  Read More

Hello...my baby is 14 weeks old... his birth weight was 3.12kg and current weight is 6.107kg..he started to sleep while breastfeeding... previously he was not like this...but for a week or so...he is doing like this...each time he only drinks for 5-10mins max combined both breast and started to sleep ...I couldn't wake him up from the sleep...he wa

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Greetings the weight gain is adequate for the baby which say baby is getting adequate milk. ...  Read More

I got urine infection and my doctor gave zifi 200 tablet and c kit oral solution.I want to know if these medication are safe for my 9 month old breastfeeding baby??

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Yes safe ...  Read More

My baby girl is 4 months 18 days old shes on breastfeed since birth but all of sudden shes not taking proper feed since 4th month and its worse now , but passes urine more than 15times a day and weight now is 5.833 kg birth weight was 2.5 kg is this normal pls help also in the night when I sleep around 2 am and 4 am-she will be hungry but am unab

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Please do consult physically to examine the baby ...  Read More

When can i breastfeed my daughter after alcohol consumption I took 3-4 bottles of 275ml each with 8% alcohol content ans 1-2 hr hookah She is crying badly but giving feed When can i give her whats the interval

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Better to avoid.. ...  Read More

I am exclusive breastfeeding my 4 month old baby. I started homeopathy medicine for my cough and cold by consulting a Dr. And it has been 3 days. Today there was blood in baby stool. Is it a side effect? No changes in diet, nothing new eaten. Pls suggest if I should discontinue medicine?

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Stop homoeopathic medicine. Need your full case history and proper evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, We are planning for baby now. My husband drinks alcohol once or twice in 2 weeks. My husband had alcohol 1 day before our intercourse when planning to have baby. If I get pregnant with this intercourse will that impact my baby health? Will drinking alcohol impacts the quality of my husband's sperm? Please confirm me.

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hello doctor My baby is 6 months old. Even though the climate is cool around her face sweats when she is breastfeeding. Like the hairline and around nose. Is this normal ? This is happening in temperature of 22-25 degrees and I don't layer her up a lot. It is just romper or onesie mostly

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It may be normal ...  Read More

I am a mom of one month baby. As I got delivery through c section there was no milk for first four days. Hence baby was fed formula. Later while trying breastfeeding he was not latching, hence I was expressing and feeding him. Also tried multiple methods with consulting a lactation consultant, none of them worked. Whenever he was brought near the n

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Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am breastfeeding for my 2 months old baby. I have cold from yesterday. Is it safe to use Cetirizine tablet + Dolo for my cold ? My baby also get cold ? Please advise asap i am worried about my baby for cold Thanks

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Hello ! Ya u can use cetrizine . ...  Read More

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

Hello! My baby is just 3 weeks old. She pukes immediately after breastfeeding n again asks for milk. She keeps on crying. I breastfeed her for 40-45 mins & at night i also give her formula milk if required. Plz help

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Small amount of curdled milk can be regurgitated by babies normally. Try to give mother’s milk as far as possible as spit ups and vomiting are minimal with breast milk. Ensure that baby burps after fe ...  Read More

During breastfeeding she used to get periods regularly on time around 2nd of month. Now she stopped breastfeeding 25th of last month. She hasn't got her period yet. Is it expected?

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Get urine pregnancy test done.. and if it's negative wait for her periods to resume. ...  Read More

Sir will u suggest me any medicine or something for stopping breastfeeding my baby is now 2.5 years and due to his teeth it's becoming painful to do breastfeeding due to several cuts,pls suggest me any lotion or something which is also safe for me as well baby

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Connect please ...  Read More

Am mother of 6months baby and am feeding her and I got fever for past two days and am taking certain medications like dolo 650,almox cv 625 Okacet 5mg rabiwok Dsr ,will it affect baby

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Yes does affect the baby But if your infection is severe then need to take the medicine If problem is not severe and manageable then book a proper consultation with physician and stop unnecessary medi ...  Read More

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