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Hello Doctor... My baby has completed 4 months and is on exclusive breastfeeding...frm past few days he looks very hungry. I feed him but he still wants more and will put his hand in the mouth. No crying or anythg. Is my supply low?? Bcz when I express I do have slight milk?
Not sure what is the issue?
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Its clearly breastmilk insufficiency ma.
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plz do visit/consult a doctor online.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Putting fingers is not a sign of hunger.
If baby is active and gaining weight adequately, nothing to worry.
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Dr. Nithya
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Progressive weight gain with breast milk according to age charts indicates sufficiency
Can start at the end of 6 months
Weight monitoring could only tell you if it's sufficient or not
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