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Feeding Issue
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My son is 3 months and 23 days old, and he is refusing to feed from the right side breast. His current weight is 5.9 kgs, and he only takes 30-35ml of feed every 3-4 hours. At night, he doesn't ask for any feed and sleeps the whole night. Can you please tell me if this is normal?"
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Need to do physical examination with pediatrician once to see all is well
In night u have to give feed at least 3 hourly
See urine of baby in night also
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Birth weight?
Babies double birth weight in 4mnths. If he's doing that, can ignore the sleeping thro night
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He should feed from both breasts otherwise milk supply will reduce that side
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Need to check why he doesn't feed fm one side.
Problem with nipple, breast engorgement or not getting milk due to incorrect latching?
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Not asking for feed at night is normal
Not taking feed from right breast may be less output, flat nipple or child may be having neck problems
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