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Clarification on Periods

My daughter attained puberty on September 4th and it lasted for 2 days. She got her next period on 23 September and lasted for 9 days and next got her 3 periods on 19th October and it is still continuing. Though it is not heavy sometimes after the 4th day it was like no bleeding sometimes then it starts again but not heavy. Is it fine. She is 12 year old. Can someone reply to this query?

Baby not breastfeeding

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

Baby feeding issue

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 delivery.

Birth weight 3.2kg

My daughter will turn 1 year on 28th this month her weight now is 7.8kg. Is this weight ok? Also is it a fact or myth that the child will suffer from fever or any mild health concern in every milestone. Like when they start to roll over or crawl or sit or stand or when new teeth grow.

Formula for babies

Hello doctors Is aptamil premium or aptamil gold which is better for baby after aptamil preterm?? I m using aptamil premium, does it good for my baby??? Do help plz Or I switch to aptamil gold??

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Dr. David R. Nunley - Pediatrician
Dr. David R. Nunley Pediatrician (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Class of 1985, Medical degree, DO, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 41 years experience Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Robert Paul Hoffman - Pediatrician
Dr. Robert Paul Hoffman Pediatrician (Medical School, Medical Degree, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatrics Endocrinology, Class of 1981, Fellowship 2) 46 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital Primary Care Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Salvatore  Dicarlo - Pediatrician
Dr. Salvatore Dicarlo Pediatrician (Residency, Medical School, Residency in Pediatrics, Internship, Medical degree, DO) 49 years experience Mount Carmel Grove City
South Central Hilltop, COLUMBUS
Dr. Pablo Jose Sanchez - Pediatrician
Dr. Pablo Jose Sanchez Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Fellowship in Neonatology & Perinatology, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases) 45 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital Infectious Diseases
Columbus 43205, COLUMBUS
Dr. William Joseph Barson - Pediatrician
Dr. William Joseph Barson Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, B.S., M.D., M.S.) 52 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus 43205, COLUMBUS