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Should we stop breastfeeding when she turns one and a half years? What is the right age to stop breastfeeding?

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Continue breastfeeding upto two years that is the usual recommendation ...  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

I am breastfeeding a 2.5 month old baby. Can I take himalaya septillin tablets for cough while I am breastfeeding?? Thanks

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No , contact for further information ...  Read More

Is it safe to eat raw mango during breastfeeding.. Pls do help me... Is there any vegetable that should be avoided while breastfeeding

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Thank you for your question and congratulations to keep your baby on breast feed. You can have raw mango while breast feeding. In general vegetables are not contraindicated during breast feeding ...  Read More

Want to leave breastfeeding My child is completely 2 years He doesn't want to leave breastfeeding I get disturbed my sleep pattern How can I leave breastfeeding he eats solid food too

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

Hello my child is 1yr old and i want to stop breastfeeding him. Is Femit safe and good to use to stop breastfeeding? Also what home remedies I can try?

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It's better you use safer medications to stop breast milk production ...  Read More

Hi, Can a breastfeeding Mother smoke occasionally?? Pls suggest.

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No it is bad for both of you. ...  Read More

Can breastfeeding makes high cholesterol level.can you please clear my doubt.once we stop breastfeeding it goes to normal.

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Not like that. In lactating women one eat too much ghee or fatty food so it can makes ur lipid profile altered ...  Read More

How long breastfeeding is compulsory ? I mean how many months should breasfeed a baby ?... ... ... ...

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Exclusive breast feeding for 6 months. ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding my 1.5-month-old baby (born at 34 weeks 2 days gestation) and experiencing persistent nipple pain and sensitivity. The pain is most noticeable at the start of feeds and sometimes continues during or after. Even outside feeds, my nipples are very sensitive to touch, clothing, or shower water. There are no visible cracks, wounds, d

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Greetings persistent nipple pain and high sensitivity you've described—especially sensitivity to touch, clothing, and water without visible trauma—shares many characteristics with several ...  Read More

I am currently breastfeeding my 8 month old baby.before pregnancy my creatinine used to 0.68 to 0.78...as I am breastfeeding I am not good with hydration part I did some blood tests,creatinine level came back as 0.95..reference range was til 1.1..urine analysis is negative for everything..I also have white coat syndrome and health anxiety .my bp in

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Nothing to worry Continue hydration ...  Read More

I am a mother with IBD. During pregnancy I was only on Mesalamine and my symptoms subsided. But now after 2 months of delivery symptoms of IBD has relapsed. I will have to take immunosuppresant like Azathioprine n steroid budesonide. Can I continue breastfeeding while on these medications.ls it safe for my baby.

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Both Azathioprine and Budesonide are considered safe during lactation. Only very minimal amount passes into breast milk and studies have not shown harm to babies. Just inform your pediatrician and m ...  Read More

Hi, I am a mother with IBD. During pregnancy I was only on Mesalamine and my symptoms subsided. But now after 2 months of delivery symptoms of IBD has relapsed. I will have to take immunosuppresant like Azathioprine n steroid budesonide. Can I continue breastfeeding while on these medications..Is it safe for my baby.

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Yes u can feed your baby . For any baby related issues u can contact me in practo. Dr Akhil sharma ...  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 babe is 16 months old Only night time breastfeeding Can I use this. Does it harm my kid Please help

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1st image not visible, no need use these artificial products ...  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

Hi My baby is 20days old and i have headache and cold.i took acemiz plus one dose.will it have any effect on the baby. Thanks

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It might affect.. but it was one dose so just wait and watch ...  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

Which medicine can be taken for cold and running nose by a breastfeeding mother? Is Montekulast LC safe

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It's safe.. ...  Read More

Hi, i am breastfeeding to my 11 months old baby. Can i take hair botox treatment ( formaldehyde free) during breastfeeding. Is it safe for my baby? Or does it cause any issues.

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Greetings The risk to the baby is considered very low, but there is limited specific research, and generally advise caution to minimize any potential exposure to the chemicals used. ...  Read More

My ENT doctor prescribed my Montek FX 180 once a day for my sinus as i keep getting allergy. I am breastfeeding and have 2 month old baby, I am worried if the medicine is safe for breastfeeding?

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Safe ...  Read More

My son is 28 days old and he was coughing while breastfeeding. Visited paediatric and he told baby weight gain is normal it is just a normal nose block and over supply of milk, gave me saline drops. Now occasionally he is getting cough and pulling off from nipples. Im little worried whether any other problem. Please advise me is it normal and how l

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Greetings it could be normal. If coughing continuosly then we need to check with Pediatrician in person ...  Read More

My 47days old baby born weight 2.5 and now she is 3.5kg she is asking 24 hours for feeding having wet diapers 8-10 and pooping day by day but not sleeping always sleeping in arms she is not sleeping on bed if I remove the nipple she is crying.daily one time 60ml formula milk also giving please give the suggest iam worried

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It’s natural for a new mother to feel this kind of anxiety.. I would suggest you to calm down,stay positive,adequately hydrate yourself and to take fresh fruits and vegetables for your adequate breast ...  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

Am mother to a 2.5 month old baby I have got cold since 2 days Can i take any medicine that help relieve cold also that doesn't affect feeding or the baby Please suggest Thank you

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can I hold and breastfeed my 40 day old newborn when I have fever and cough? My newborn already has cough, she has been on antibiotics in past 3 days.

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Yes breast feeding should not be stopped if mother has cold/ cough/ fever . You can continue to breast feed with proper personal / hand hygeine . Wear a face mask to prevent cross infection ...  Read More

I have delivered my baby boy on 10th November vaginally.i have high milk supply.my breast feel full within 2 hours.when i feed my baby he take around 10 mins only... does it mean his stomach filled of high milk supply??

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

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