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Hii, will my baby catch cold if drink cold water or juices? Is it necessary to breast feeding mother drink hot water while breastfeeding?

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There is nothing that baby will get cold, if u drink cold water.. but avoid drinking too much cold water for your health concern.. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I am a breastfeeding mother and my baby is 6months old...I hardly get time to take care of my food...I take outside food most of the times and also I have sweet tooth...intake of sugars daily...will this affect baby cognitive development? And health? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

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In a way yes So whatever avoidable, you should try And take more of homemade food ...  Read More

I am Breastfeeding mother to 5 months. Can I take green coffee on daily basis. If not then when I can include it in my diet. Thanks

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Green coffee is highly overrated for its antioxidants. If you are addicted to coffee and not acidic yes you can drink one cup a day. But incase you are drinking it for weight loss or as a health drink ...  Read More

I m a breastfeeding mother of 3 month old baby girl...what diet should i take to make her healthy? So that her development becomes good.

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Take plenty of water liquids and normal food ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I want to know what should be my diet while on breastfeeding. My baby is one month old.

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Things like the meal patterns and nutrition requirements need to be discussed in detail. Please choose direct consultation for proper guidance and help to achieve better results. ...  Read More

Shall I start diet my weight is gaining I am just 25days mother what balance diet I have to do suggest me

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Hi As you are in lactation period you should not follow any restricted diet to weight loss rather than you should follow a diet which will promote lactation as well as weight loss .To plan your diet ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother and want to know if there is any tube or cure to relief from piles pain after pooping.

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Yes,there are medicine. Please consult online for prescription please. ...  Read More

Hi , im breastfeeding mother of 6 months old baby . I would like to know whether I can use tyrodin face serum and ethiglo soap and face wash. Is this safee to apply on face during breastfeeding? Or will it effect to baby Please help with this.

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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

Hello, I wanted to know the diet instructions during breastfeeding. What should I eat or restrict eating? Can I take collagen powder during breastfeeding.

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Please ask me directly for details. ...  Read More

Please confirm whether breastfeeding mother can take Zifi CV 200 antibiotic, as mother is covid 19 positive

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Yes can take ...  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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

Im breastfeeding mother to one year baby left side stomach pain and back pain since evening can I take meftal spas tablet for pain

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

I have cold and cough. Please suggest a medicine which is not harmful for me and baby. Please note that I am a breastfeeding mother.

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Tab sudin ...  Read More

Hi... i am a mother of 1 month old and i am having cold and cough. Pls suggest can i take any medicine since i breastfeed my baby

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

Can ondem md 4 be taken during breastfeeding to 4 month old baby. Baby and mother, both are healthy.

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Yes ...  Read More

My son is going to complete 6 months in few days and for past one month he has been rejecting my milk full day and only drinks my milk either in the mid night or early morning whenever he wakes up because of which iam forced to give him formula the rest of the time. What can be done to get him back to breastfeeding

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Not to use a bottle It causes nipple confusion ...  Read More

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