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Breastfeeding after starting solid
Hi doctor,
My baby is 5 months old. Is it ok to breastfeed only once a day after starting solid food?
Not able to breastfeed frequently due to work.
Please suggest
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For initial days of weaning breastfeeding has to be given quite often
Once a day wont be sufficient
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Greetings it's better to give breast feeding after solid food every time,it's just complimentary feeding in initial days
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Hi I would need to talk to you personally to advice . Kindly opt for a video consultation
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
U have to start food after 6 month completed and also give breast feeding as it is
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