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Our baby has oxygen support now and undergoes neonate bilirubin phototherapy. From his first day until now (his fifth day), he is still unfed with breast milk, only from the dextrose. The doctor said that he has infection. Is it safe to feed him with breask milk through mouth? Wouldn't it cause bad effects or other infection? Thank you so much.
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The doctors in nicu are best to decide when can feed be given to your baby.so just Chill and trust the NICU doctors..... If there is sepsis/NEC.... baby is kept nil by mouth for longer time
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