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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

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

Hi sir/Madam, My newborn baby (now 12 days old) was always sleeping at day time, and night time she is crying, even day time she is not wake up for feeding also. Is it normal ? Or she has any problem? All new born babies sleeping like this only ? Please suggest ?

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Usual sleep pattern in newborn...nothing to worry if feeding well ...  Read More

Newborn 32 days old boy baby, even after feeding for 45 minutes is crying for more milk, I feel like he is sucking nipple for comfort but I'm feeling pain due to this. Can I use soother or pacifier after feeding him? I tried pumping milk and giving using gokarna but he is spitting it out. His weight is 3.1kg. birth weight was 2.8kg. it was normal d

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Comfort sucking after a full feed is very common at this age, and a pacifier is generally considered safe to introduce once breastfeeding is well established, which it is by 32 days. The nipple pain y ...  Read More

Baby of 5.5 months under combination feed. Till last week was feeding normally. But now from last 2-3 days not accepting feeds like normal. Taking very low feeds. 2-3 times sucking and then crying. After sometime again we are trying to offer feed. Again feeding for 20-30 seconds and again not accepting feeds. Tried with Both mothers milk as well

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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  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 3.5 months old.. she is on MMS GOLD STAGE1 topfeed ... How much amount should I mix water and milk powder.. on tin it's showing 135ml-4 scoops...but generally for scoop 30ml water know.. it's confusing please suggest

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Hello It is 30 mL of water for one leveled scoop. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby girl is 3 months old ..her birth weight is 3.6kgs on 04/04/2026 and now her weight is 5kgs ... Her weight gain is like this.. at the time of discharge..on 10/04/2026 weight is 3.2kgs..on 06/05/2026 weight is 4.3kgs... on 07/06/2026 weight is 4.8kgs ..now her weight is 5kgs... She is on exclusive breastfeeding upto two months.

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No need to worry baby is gaining weight though slowly also if possible avoid bottle feeding to try to avoid nipple confusion. If any doubts regarding feeding can contact me or nearby pediatrician ...  Read More

My newborn is one nd half month old.. he spits up aftr every feed.. overall 5-6 tyms spit up.. bt weight is gaining.. baby is also active.. he is on formula feed... is it ok to spit up ?? i m worried.. i jst want to knw.. dat how to reduce spit up.. he dnt sleep in nyt.. cries continuiosly.. aftr giving spasmic drops.. he sleep nd calm down..

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In many babies, small spit ups after feeds are common due to immature digestion, especially if baby is active and gaining weight well. Try giving smaller frequent feeds, burp properly after every feed ...  Read More

Baby is 42 days old and on breast milk by bottle. She takes very little milk 15-20 ml and either starts crying or drowsy. She never drank 40-60 ml in one go. Keep on snacking 10-15 ml in every 20 mins when awake. I am worried when she will have 60-120 ml in one feed. She takes very little milk. In 40 days she gained 1 kg weight. 6-8 urine nappi

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Some points to be kept in mind 1. Try to avoid bottle feeding 2. See for breast feeding attachment techniques 3. Feed every 2 hours or when baby demands 4. Keep upright on shoulder 20-30 mins post f ...  Read More

My baby was born at 34 weeks 2 days and has just completed 8 weeks. He has been exclusively breastfed since his 4th week and has good weight gain (from 2.3 kg at birth to around 4.3 kg currently) and adequate urine output. Is it normal for him to have 3–4 hour gaps between feeds at night? Also, what is the maximum recommended gap between feed

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Preterm or term the frequency is 2nd hrly , during night time gap may be 3-4 hrs some times , instead of focusing on frequency focus on: 1 adequate urine output atleast 4-5 times daily 2 adequate wt ...  Read More

Hi i am a mother of 2 months old baby i am feeling guilty and i was tensed because after delivery due c section is was unable to breast feed my baby for 5 days and during that time others in family they have only given 2 time formula per day and I was not knowing the consequences of it earlier but now I know so I feel terrific when I think about th

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Yes hypoglycemia can lead to consequences like visual deformity, developmental delay but as u have mentioned that the child is 2 months now , is active and gaining weight, the child seems to be thrivi ...  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

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