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While feeding my newborn I use an automatic pump as well as feed her directly from my breast. My nipples are sore and pain a lot. Is there anything I use to relieve this pain ? Pls note whatever I use can go directly into the babies mouth while I breast feed.

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Can use a silicone nipple shield. But firstly it needs to be examined, preferably by an obstetrician, to look for the presence of cracked nipples and or breast engorgement if pain is significant. ...  Read More

I have been breast feeding my 11 day old newborn baby and find it very difficult to feed at night. Breastfeeding is very painful for me, after every feed the nipples feel sore and wounded, but still I feed the baby whenever the baby demands it but at night the baby seems to be cluster feeding and feeds for long duration and more frequently, which m

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The cause of sore nipples and prolonged feeding by the baby is due to improper feeding technique . When the baby sucks at only the nipple she gets only a small amount of milk and leaves your nipple so ...  Read More

My newborn baby drinking breastfed about 5minutes only for every 2hours How I wake her for more Feeding Any technique is there?

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If the baby is hungry and your lactation is good,feeding 5 mins at each breast is enough. Give breastfeeds at a gap of at least 2 hours,don't wake him up for a feed,give nothing else by mouth. The bes ...  Read More

What are the Foods to avoid during feeding of newborn and foods that must include in diet. What are the Foods that increase milk production

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Nothing to be avoided increase normal diet and drink 3 to 4 liters of water every day ...  Read More

My month old newborn baby girl takes mixed feeding ( 30 ml formula twice in 12 hours) otherwise breast milk, however She remains hungry even after formula and demands my milk each feeding session almost 45 minutes - 1 hour long. I do not wish to overfeed her and this is confusing sometimes. Is it normal for newborns to behave like this ?

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Please check if there are any mechanical issues preventing her from getting a smooth flow of milk ( breast/nipple issues/incorrect latching by baby). On average babies take 10 to 15 mts each side at e ...  Read More

My newborn baby is just 2days.. He is not all crying and sleeping full day .. not even crying for feeding.. also mom is not getting breast milk so the doctor is given powder milk so we are feeding him every 2hrs.. we are really worried is this normal activity or anything to be worried about. Need genuine advice

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Hello you should take your baby immediately to the paediatrician.. it could be due to low blood sugar. ...  Read More

Premature baby weight 2kg after a week got 1.8kg...feeding breast milk and formula milk alternative...my baby wake after 3-3.30 hrs on every feed. Is it ok or should wake every 2hrs and feed...

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Newborn babies should breastfeed 8–12 times per day for about the first month. Breast milk is easily digested, so newborns are hungry often. Frequent feedings helps stimulate your milk productio ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I'm a lactating mother of a 3 week old baby. I heard that for a newborn, the feeding should only be given for 30 minutes after every 2 hrs. However my baby keeps demanding for a feed. If I stop after 30 min, he keeps crying continuously. I've noticed that if I allow him to take as long as he wants, usually after 1-1.5 hr , he leaves an

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hello,we cannot stop feeding the baby while feeding but generally 20-30 mins is he usual time for a baby to feed and after that he goes to sleep. continue on demand feeding for the baby. ...  Read More

I have a baby boy age 9days...... I feel that, my newborn baby is little lazy after his phototherapy, beacuse of joindise, 3days before. He is almost not crying, even for milk or Any other.. very less he cry somtimes. He feed brestmilk...with help of breast pump somtimes direct.. He sleep almost full day... Now just want to know about these activ

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Hi..poor feeding in a newborn and poor activity can be indicators of sepsis...it’s better if u can make in clinic consultation with Pediatrician and get some blood tests done to rule out sepsis ...  Read More

This is for newborn baby girl .Which powder is safe for umbilical cord healing in newborn baby? Is boric powder safe to use?

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Hey. Nothing needs to be applied to the cord stump. The dictum is to keep is dry and clean. Even though a few Paediatricians may prescribe Neosporin dusting powder, it is not necessary. ...  Read More

My baby is 5 days old ,he always wants to breastfeed ,he is crying even after feeding, is it colic pain if , how many drops of colic drops can be given ?

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Check mother feeds sufficient or not ?? , if not find out reason n or add formula feeds ...  Read More

I'm trying my best to make her latch complete areola with nipple but she is just sucking nipples... Because of this my nipples got cracked and sour... It's very painful to feed her... I don't want to give her top feed or formula feed... Please give me some solution how can I make her latch perfectly and solution for my cracked nipple

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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

My baby's birth weight was 3.16kgs and now he is 6.2kgs in 6 months 9 days. He is under weight for his age. I give him solids 2 times in a day. He is on formula feed and drink around 600-700 ml approx. in a day. He has feeding issues which started from when he was 4 months old and has worsen now. No matter how hungry he is, he won't drink milk unle

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Greetings It is normal for a 6-month-old male baby to weigh 6.2 kgs, as the typical range is 6.4 to 9.7 kgs. He is slightly below the average but still within a reasonable range, and steady growth is ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 month old, her current weight as of last week was 3.25 kg, her birthday weight was 2.5 kg born in 36 week. She has reflux issues because after every feed she throws out curd like milk. Currently she fully formula fed (Similac Total Comfort) we are giving 60 ml every 3 hours but she is demanding more within 1 to 1.5 hours of every f

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We give feeds as much as baby demand, we should give complete feeds , Do burping every time after feeds ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2 kg and now after 42 days its 3.1/3.2kg. She is on mix feeding as i have low milk supply. I feed her every 2 hours, do i still need to feed her every 2 hours as she sleeps for 3-4 hours sometime.

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Hello Doctor, My baby was born at 34 weeks 3 days (late preterm) via normal delivery, birth weight 2.2 kg. Delivery was early due to maternal ICP with itching. In the first few days after birth, my baby had two episodes of low blood sugar (46–47 mg/dL), which stabilized with feeding. Since discharge, we are not checking sugar at home as advis

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Greetings of the baby is not active or sweating then check sugars otherwise no need as routine ...  Read More

My daughter is a month old now she is throwing up after feeding she is felling discomfort and not passed motion for 2 days only small fart

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Burping after each feed for 10-15 minutes, tummy time for 2-3 hrs per day . If not releieved. Consult me or any pediatrician ...  Read More

Hi , I appreciate all the feedback and help this group could give. I have an exclusively breastfed reflux baby, 8 months old now (pediatriciandiagnosed him with GErd), and he keeps looking to feed every hour on average. He has started taking solids as well 2 months now. But since he keeps looking for milk, I am never sure if he is really hungry o

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Greetings looks like it's just habitual feeding . So try to deviate the child and play more with child ...  Read More

My 1-month-old baby having gas problem on last 3 days he is not crying like colic pain but due to that he is having uncomfortable for sleeping once the gas issue solved he is sleeping good. Is this normal for newborn babies

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U have not described what exactly is happening.kindly ensure that u burp him after every feed.. exclusive breast feeding will help ...  Read More

My baby is weeks old. From some days she is crying after 5 minutes of feed and not latching properly. If trying to feed she is crying a lot. From last days she is taking her tongue out many times. Urine and stool is ok. What could be the reason for crying?

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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 num ...  Read More

Why does my newborn 17 days old suddenly started to get irritated nd Fussy to have feeds like she's continuously rotating her head and hands are like she is catching flies but in real there isn't any then she start her feed but just 3 to 4 milk or sec later she started crying and I have noticed a little swallen cheeks what's the cause can anyone su

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Is it okay to opt for both breast milk and formula milk for a 2 week old baby ? Can I feed both breast milk and formula milk to my 2 weeks old baby ?

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Hey! It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed your baby till the age of 6 months. Formula feeding is an exception and not the norm. If your breast milk is adequate, it is always better to not intro ...  Read More

My baby is 1.5 months old. I recently started bottle feeding since 2 days for the baby but the baby completely stopped breastfeed. Is there any way to bring baby back to breast feeding or can feed from both.

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It is nipple confusion . Try to give formula feed through pallady . Give breast feeding ...  Read More

My 8-month-old has had a mild fever (around 100°F) since last night, still feeding but a bit fussy. Should I be concerned?"

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In millld grade Fever of 2-3 days, there is nothing to worry about, provided child is feeding well, and active in between the fever. You should just manage with PCM. But if the fever becomes high, pe ...  Read More

Hi doctors i was exclusively breast feeding my baby till 1 month after her birth but she was crying very badly so pediatrician suggested to express milk and see if am producing enough since my supply was on lower side he asked me to formula feed whenever she used go cry after breastfeeding but due to severe mental stress of personal life my Brest m

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Yes, exclusive formula feeding is safe. Modern formulas like Similac Stage 1 are designed to meet all your baby’s nutritional needs. Your baby will grow and develop well as long as she’s feeding well, ...  Read More

My baby is born today. After his birth, during breastfeeding the baby made mild grunting sounds and the doc then said that this should not happen, additionally she also said that immediately after birth baby made same sound and hence they kept him in observation for an hour and it had stopped. Since it was observed again, they have admitted him in

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My Child is 25 days old. We are feeding him formula milk with bottle and maintaining the required hygiene. He is passing stool post every feed though small in quantity. Is this something worrying ? Please suggest.

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Greetings it's normal stool pattern for babies ...  Read More

My 2 months old baby, refusing to drink milk even after 3 hr...sometimes baby taking milk after 4.5-5 hr..baby cries a lot when we try to feed forcefully, also baby cries a lot whenever hungry and not ready to feed, ..is it okay to feed baby 4hr once..?? Any solution?

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It is alway good to give on demand breast feeding and don’t try to force feed. All you have to see is that the child is gaining weight compared to previous visit ...  Read More

My newborn baby swallowed few drops of nasoclear while I was pouring in her mouth, can that harm my baby in any way, I am concerned.

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Nasoclear drops for nose block . Not orally . Few drops accidentally no problem . ...  Read More

I am feeding my 2 months old baby on demand, which baby asks for feed by 3-4 hrs , sometimes baby feeds only for 5-7 min and burp by himself and leaves the feed, it means baby got enough milk by only 5 mins of feed even after taking break for 4 hrs.?

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No, a baby should be fed for 15-30 minutes at a time, but it is completely normal if a baby does not take feed once or twice, if it happens more often or if the baby feels lethargic and dull, consult ...  Read More

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