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Refusing breastfeeding
My 5 month old baby maximum refuses to breastfeed, I think she might have mucus in her throat. Sometimes if breast milk flow is high ,she refuses...What should I do?
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Put nasal dps before feeding
Can express the breast milk and give by spoon
Can consult if fever cough present
Feeding issues if persistent, consult physically to Paediatrician
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Express breast milk and give with spoon
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Dr. Divya Nalamalapu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nipples shield could help with excess flow by moderating it.
Saline drops followed by gentle suction before feed could help.
If the above dont work, you can express and feed.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Express in fresh bowl and give with spoon .
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Kindly put saline nasal drops 5drops in each nostril... Every 2nd hourly
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