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My baby is 3 weeks old.. She is always hungry.. She needs to be fed every 1 hour.. Also she keep on feeding for half an hour sometimes.. We give formula feed once a day.. Dont know why she is hungry always

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No,your feeding pattern is faulty. Do NOT give feeds before atleast 2 to 2-1/2 hours,stop top milk feeds. Feed for about 5 mins each breast,NOT longer,if your lactation is sufficient and the baby is h ...  Read More

I have 20days old baby girl she is always hungry & wants milk she take 3 to 4 hrs to have milk. She is on breastfeeding. She does pee & poo while feeding.

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Dear doctor, My baby is 3.5 months old ..since a week he is not drinking milk through bottle as he is not drinking milk through wati and katori...hence we started using bottle ..but now he wants only breastfeeding...but my milk is not getting enough..so I m very much tensed and don't know what to do... His weight is gaining very little.. At night h

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Greetings kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through the treatment part. https://www.practo.com/kanyakumari/doctor/dr-shebin-c-e-paediatrics?no_app_promo=true ...  Read More

How to know baby is full while breastfeeding as he doesn't show any signs. I feed him 20 min each side. But still his hungry does it mean I have less milk

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If the baby is fully fed it will leave the latching . U can check with your gynaecologist regarding ur milk secretion . She will examine and gudie u ...  Read More

Hello My 5month old baby not showing to interest to breastfeeding like before and he is drinking only 8 to 10 times a day and im not sure whether its enough for him or not he seems not so hungry also he wakes up frequently at night and drink 2mins and go back to sleep schedule is getting changed is that normal or do i need to feed something else t

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8-10 times is good enough as long as he is gaining weight ...  Read More

My baby Sarah is too much hungry she milk and her mother can't feed much milk may I suggest milk powder for Sarah doc please help me out and Sarah is just 3 months baby

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Breast feeding is the best feeding and all alternatives r only 2nd best to it. Keep giving only and only breast feed and stop all other ways except using some toned milk with spoon only to supplement ...  Read More

My 1 month old baby feels hungry all the time even though given of 40-50ml pre nan milk...and due to this she cries a lot... Please provide me solution being a new parenthood... Thanks

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40-50ml pre Nan milk is usually not enough for 1 month old.. You can give more. No worries . She would take upto 80-90ml easily. ...  Read More

My baby is 3month old he doesn't have is beast milk both the side he is happy in one side of I go for other one as it will be wet he will not drink old help me I am worried if he is not getting hunger but he poops regularly he wets more

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U mean to say ur child takes feed from only 1 breast, dnt wory ,juz offer her oposit breast in alternate feeds Provid proper atachment to areola and niple Feed for atleast 20min on each breast as term ...  Read More

My toddler who is 2 year old girl baby is not eating.. she refuses almost all the meals.. we force feed her.. she weights 9.4.. we tried multivance and polybion syrup to increase the appetite but it is of no help.. should we try any other syrup to increase the hunger.. please suggest

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There's no such syrup to increase a kid's appetite. Even if some drug claims to do so, its safety is questionable. Kindly get dietary counselling done by a pediatrician. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months 1 week old weighing 5.2 kg on breast feed only. Her birth weight was 2.4 kg. From 1 week i have observed that she is not demanding feed often.She takes feed every 2.5-3 hrs but hardly for 1-2 minutes.She is very cranky before taking feed during the day and would get irritated if her put her to my breast for feeding.She passes y

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Weight gain is good when we compare with birth weight. Congrats to you for giving breastfeeding only. This is temporary phase of taking less feeds. It will pass. If she is irritated, she may be having ...  Read More

My baby soon going to b 1 yr has completely stopped breastfeeding from 2 days..his urine output and solid intake are normal..i wanted to nurse him till 2 yrs.. hez crying and biting my nipples wenever m offering him..please let me know wat can be done..teething can be the reason because hez very fussy..wat can i do to nurse him again

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This sounds like a nursing strike, not true weaning, especially with teething in the picture. Babies often refuse the breast for a few days when gums are sore or they're biting out of discomfort rathe ...  Read More

I want to wean off my baby from breastfeeding.. Kindly suggest some ointment or medicine. Please...

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My baby is over 15 months and I am weaning breastfeeding now slowly but the problem is my breast is becoming heavier due to milk and its paining. How to solve this issue if i make empty also doing breastfeed then also i have to go back which i don't want

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Take tab cabergoline 0.5 mg once a day for two days Wear Tight bra and avoid nipple stimulation It will help ...  Read More

My baby was born at 32 weeks prematurely. I had asked you several questions about him before, and you explained everything very clearly. Thank you so much. Now I have a question about breastfeeding. My breast milk supply is better than before, but I’m not sure whether it is enough for my baby. Since he was in the NICU and was underweight, I h

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Thank you for the details. A 32-week preterm baby who is now 1 month 24 days old (corrected age around 38 weeks) and has increased from 2.16 kg to 3.38 kg has gained about 1.22 kg, which is good weig ...  Read More

I have 2.5 month baby. I am exclusively breastfeeding her. I got my periods and I am having cramps. Which tablet I can take to reduce pain while I am breastfeeding?

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You can connect for a prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctors... I have 32weeks pre matured baby. 1 and half month completed from delivery date now. Doctor told give expressed milk after direct breastfeeding i followed since now. How many days have to give like this? My baby body temperature 97.1 today? Is it normal? When have to bath my baby?

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If the baby is taking direct breastfeeding adequate for about 15 mins and baby sleeps for 2 hours with passing urine and stools you can stop expressed breast milk and baby temperature is normal and yo ...  Read More

I had seen a reel saying use femite no bite solution to stop breastfeeding. Is it okay to use for my baby of 1.3 year?

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Greetings It's not advisable ...  Read More

I hav consumed much sweets and sugar items like laddu chocolate..does it harm baby as I am breastfeeding and not having sugar

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No problem, Dnt worry ...  Read More

How many months I need to feed my baby in every 2 to 3 hrs..He is 2 months 22 days...birth weight is 2.9 kg..now he is 5.6..(exclusively breastFeeding) (I have fast let down)

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U doing right , usually on demand u feed , or 3 hr hrs ...  Read More

Hello doctor... I'm a breastfeeding mother (though I dont feed that much, only during making baby sleep).. I have cough due to allergy may be and watery eyes too... can I have alaspan am tablet during breastfeeding? Is it safe to have?? Please help with this! Thanks in advance.

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Hi It’s is not safe during lactation As the drug crosses through the barrier and pass through milk to the child ...  Read More

Hi, i am breastfeeding to my 11 months old baby. Can i take hair botox treatment ( formaldehyde free) during breastfeeding. Is it safe for my baby? Or does it cause any issues.

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Greetings The risk to the baby is considered very low, but there is limited specific research, and generally advise caution to minimize any potential exposure to the chemicals used. ...  Read More

My 40 days old baby always asking for breastfeeding not sleeping on bed or cruddle. Iam worried about my baby that she is getting enough milk or not? She is passing urine daily 8-10 times she is on breastfeed and 1 time bottle feed. Can u please suggest me what yo do.is she growing well or not?

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Your baby's urination frequency of 8-10 times daily suggests she is likely getting enough milk. By 5 days old and beyond, a baby should have at least six heavy, wet diapers in 24 hours with pale, clea ...  Read More

I'm a mom of 21 days old baby, exclusively breastfeeding, I have severe cough, pls tell. Me some OTC medicine for cough which should not affect breastfeeding as well as baby

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How to increase/improve lactation? My baby currently needs formula as well as breastfeeding. Suggest any relevant medicines if any. Also when can we resume sexual activity after section delivery?

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Take proper food wit high protein diet Which includes milk and egg and fenugreek seeds in warm water , fennel seeds, green leafy vegetables, garlic, dry fruits For medicine pls do consult ...  Read More

Am breastfeeding mother am suffering with cold from 2 days can I take monteleukast tab for cold is it effect baby health baby is 4 months old

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed consultation ...  Read More

Is syrup piriton cs safe during breastfeeding. My baby is 1.5 yrs old. I m breastfeeding. Please suggest

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Yes it is safe. ...  Read More

Hello, I have a one year old baby is it okay to take Ipill while breastfeeding or it might have any side effects

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Yes it is safe during breastfeeding as your baby is one year old ...  Read More

My baby always wants to breastfeed and due to this he skips meal so Can I apply neem oil to stop breastfeeding to my 17 months old baby.

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It is not safe or recommended to apply neem oil to stop breastfeeding your 17-month-old baby. Neem oil can cause serious harm if ingested or absorbed by young children, including vomiting, seizures, c ...  Read More

I m not feeling hungry from last 1 week , Dry mouth , excessive burping , feeling tiered , nose block and difficult in breathing some time . What's the issue and treatment ?

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My baby is one month old and I m exclusively breastfeeding. I had migraine before pregnancy also .. I can't take any medicine as I am breastfeeding. I get headaches in between my eye brows and on right side temple . I get it everyday. Intensity goes low or high but it's always there .. what I can do to get a relief .

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Check your bp once, paracetamol you may take. Have calcium rich food . ...  Read More

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