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Not taking breastfeeding
New born baby not taking breast feeding,we are trying daily but not sucking when we try he will suck 1-2 sip then crying.
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Check on 4 steps of correct latching available online and correct way of holding the baby
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Please mention age and weight. Is he passing urine and potty? Better to meet a pediatrician if not taking feeds. To rule out any illness..
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If the baby is Full term then no need to admit in Nicu.
Latching may be an issue
See proper attachment too.
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Newborns sometimes take some time to adjust to breast feeding. I do not know whether the baby is preterm or full term, but you need to start latching as much as possible , before you give top feeds/formula feeds.
After top feeds baby will not take breast milk well till hungry enough for next feed
And while latching, keep stimulating baby if falling asleep
Good burping is the key to this, and after every feeds , 10-15 mins of keeping baby on shoulder needs to be done, regardless of whether baby is giving a burp or not.
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Kindly consult for any further queries
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How old is the baby.
If the baby is term with no NICU requirements then latching will be the problem.
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kindly consult pediatrician nearby
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Dr. Pradeep Jadar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bagalkot
See for any nose block and nosiy breathing because of that sometimes child may not Able latch
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Might be latching issue , consult paediatrician for further evaluation.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Vadodara
Nipple syringing
That to be done for 5 min before each feed
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Age ?
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Is the baby full term??
Need details about the baby's birth history
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if it's term and no NICU care required then lack proper latching might be the problem
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