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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When my wife breastfeeding to infant she has pain on his nipple very badly. please give any solution for this problem

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Dear , don't worry But need examination so consult doctor physically. Chances of breast abscess Need treatment ...  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

Hi, My 8 weeks old daughter feeds every 2.5 - 3 hours during day time & at night after we give her a bath, feed & put her to sleep she sometimes sleeps for 4-5 hours a stretch. Her birth weight - 2.9 kg Weight at 7 week 1 day - 4.2 kg Wet diapers - 8-10 per day Stools - once in 3-4 days. Feeds - 8-9 times a day Active when awake. I want to

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

I am a breast feeding mother of a 2 month old . Have diarrhoea since yesterday. Could you plz suggest any medicine that is safe while breastfeeding . Also , can I continue breastfeeding

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Yes sure. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello doctors i have a 6 month old baby whom I breastfeed like 30% & she is on solids . I am constipated severely & haven't passed motion since 6 days can i take dulcoflex 5 mg tablet one dose for it ? Will it pass to breast milk and harm baby ? The tablets active material is Bisacodyl Will this substance harm baby ?

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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

Hello I am a breasting mother of a 1yr old baby . Is metrogyl 400 mg safe during breastfeeding? Kindly advice

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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

I am 7 month postpartum and breastfeeding mother . I was recommended by dermatologist acne oc moisturizer for acne . Since it has retinol ingredients in it Wanted to confirm its safety

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Safe ...  Read More

I am mom of 2 years old baby. Still i breastfeed my baby. I have good milk supply. My baby breast feed during sleep. It is ok to breastfeed after 2 years. Is there any benefit for baby throught extended feeding. As a mother will i take any supplements. Plz clarify my doubt

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There is no added benefits to feed the baby after 2 years . ...  Read More

Hi doctors i had acute paronychia in my middle finger however it subsided without any meducinesI breastfeed 5 month baby so doctor didbt give medicines instead he prescribed s clear lotion to to apply on nails but on the box of the lotion it's written as unsafe on it's box The main composition is ozenoxacin Will it harm baby if i apply on nails

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I will need proper pictures for evaluation ...  Read More

I am very lean and low bmi and I have six month old baby. Please suggest any ayurvedic medicine safe for breastfeeding mother to gain weight

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For a breastfeeding mother, Ayurveda can help improve weight safely with nourishing herbal formulations (like Dhatuposhak lehyam), ghee, milk, and balanced diet. Medicines and diet must be chosen care ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am a mom of new born baby who is of around 2 months ..baby weight was 2.5kg at time of birth and after 7 weeks it's 3.9 kg..i delivered baby via c section at the time of delivery I was able to produce milk upto half katori and after around 20 days post delivery somehow my. Milk production is decreased..i hardly have few drops on le

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I seem to have caught a viral infection from my baby, who caught it from my husband. Baby had runny nose and cough with sounds of phlegm; and a recurring fever. I have developed a dry cough which also turns into gagging (no vomiting). I also have recurring fever. What can I do to control the coughing and gagging? Looking for breastfeeding safe medi

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Kindly book consultation Cannot provide prescription here ...  Read More

Hello doctor I was prescribed lot of arishtams like jeerakarishtam, dasamoolarishtam, and dhanwantharishtam and mahadhanwantharam gulika with dhanwantharam kashyam...also prescribed ajaswandhadhi lehyam...all these container alcohol?...it was known n heard that alcohol in any root pass through breastmilk for baby...n it's not safe...pls reply...I t

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Consult for guidance.. Please mention ur problem ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Due to ear pain and wax doctor prescribed vaxclave tablet.is it safe during breastfeeding.

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul kumar nimawat MS ENT Vaxclave is generally considered safe during breastfeeding ...  Read More

Hi My child is 2 year and 1 month old .I thought of stopping breast feeding .can u suggest whether my decision is good or not because I am in a confusion whether to stop or not as he is reduced taking solid food and more dependent on breastmilk. Thanks

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Try to decrease frequency of breast feeds and increase amount of solid foods...it is okay to decrease and stop breastfeeding after 2 years ...  Read More

I am 31 year and I am very lean so I have taken practin syrup during pregnancy and after delivery again i became lean I have 5 month old baby as a breastfeeding mother can I take practin to gain weight. Suggest any alternative

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My 10week old baby won't feed during the day since his 10week vaccine. He only feeds at night or when sleepy. But not when awake and he cries at the breast. What can I do?

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Decrease in appetite is common after 10 week vaccine,however a detailed examination of ur baby is needed.please consult pediatrician ...  Read More

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