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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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passing stools immediately after breast feeding or while feeding is absolutely normal.. passing 10-12 stools in 24 hours is normal.. no medicine is required. ...  Read More

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

I am breastfeeeding my one month old baby. From 2 days i am having severe throat pain and cough. Can i take Erythromycin tablet and cough syrup ? Is it safe while breastfeeding baby? Pls help

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi I am breastfeeding currently my one month old baby. I am having severe throat pain and cough from 2 days. Can i take Erythromycin tablet and cough syrup , is it safe while breastfeeding?

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It's safe in breastfeeding. ...  Read More

Currently i am breastfeeding my 3month old baby. Can i use natural deodrant like carmesi during breastfeeding?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I’ve been trying to stop breastfeeding by keeping my 17 month baby away from me for the past 3 days, but he has been crying a lot, especially at night. I’m not sure if this method is causing more stress. Is this the right way to stop breastfeeding, or should I try a different approach?

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Thank you for reaching out. Sudden separation can be stressful for both you and your baby. A gradual approach reducing feeds slowly, offering comfort through cuddles or distractions, and involving ano ...  Read More

Is it ok to use caladryl lotion for sweat rashes during breastfeeding? The baby is 4 months old.

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First of all please stop self treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi , im breastfeeding mother of 6 months old baby . I would like to know whether I can use tyrodin face serum and ethiglo soap and face wash. Is this safee to apply on face during breastfeeding? Or will it effect to baby Please help with this.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My wife is breastfeeding mother of 2 month old baby. Somehow we do unprotective sex. Can she take i pill . Will it have any side effect on her and baby??

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Pill is safe during breastfeeding. ...  Read More

My baby is 3.5 months old and on ebf. Is adenosine safe during breastfeeding? Can I use it tropically for under eye?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding my new born . Can I take famocide 40 tablet. Please suggest. Will it affect my baby

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It is antacid related tablet. You can take it and continue breastfeeding. No problem. ...  Read More

My 1.5 months old son has been breastfeeding continuously for 5-6 hours on and off in the late evenings. If I dont offer him, he gets mad and fussy. Is it normal? After getting tired, i offer him formula, he still finishes it as if he is very hungry. P.S. - His weight gain is normal and he's peeing adequately.

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This is normal behaviour. U need not give formula feeds if your production is ok. The cluster feeding behaviour is sometimes exhibited by many children… children Gulp milk much more than needed , and ...  Read More

I'm breastfeeding 8 months old baby, today I drank nannari sharbat, I want to know whether nannari can be taken while breastfeeding

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Yes , it is safe for breastfeeding women. ...  Read More

I am on antibiotics like roundup cv, moxiflox, and duolin + budecort in nebulizer due to pneumonia infection a week now. I am currently not breastfeeding him but my baby cries a lot cz never had topfeed before. He is resisting using bottle and top feed due to which lost 600 grams approx. Can I still breastfeed my 8 months old while taking these med

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Yes u can continue breastfeeding. Wear mask while feeding and make sure there is good ventilation in the room . Hand hygiene ...  Read More

My breastfeed decrease in evening and night time and my baby hungry after 1 hr each time during that time what to do ?

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What is the age of your child ? It is a common problem these days. You can use some of the preparations like Lactare. It may help. ...  Read More

My baby is 5month old and breastfeeding. I didn't get my period yet. Can I use a contraceptive pill like an i-pill?

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You can use the pill .. ...  Read More

Hi, Can a breastfeeding Mother smoke occasionally?? Pls suggest.

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No it is bad for both of you. ...  Read More

Hello doctors! Nowadays i feel hungry after 2 hours of eating. What is the reason? Is is related to diabetic? If yes then Diabetic reversible? Pl guide

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ...  Read More

I have not been hungry and I have had a wet cough for the last two days. Would you please advise on the best medicine

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Syp asthakind ls 5ml , 1-0-1. Do consult. ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months old, his weight is 6 kg. He is having running nose and sometimes I can hear noise while breathing due to blocked nose. He is refusing to take breastfeeding, he is taking feed only during sleep or when he is very hungry. But he is active and sleeping well. We are very far from hospitals and pharmacy in a village. For now I have m

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Give saline nasal drops 5mins before every feed so that he feeds well If possible you can give steam inhalation by keeping baby a bit far from steam; feed the child when he /she is comfortable ...  Read More

My baby boy is 5 months old and on breastfeed. He usually drink every hour in day time and during night he need to drink 2-3 times ... is it Normal? Is he getting enough milk ... the duration of drinking is 10-15 mins in every feed ... plz guide how to know if he is getting enough milk and not hungry ... he is passing potty every alternate day on

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Hi mam Usually babies should be breast feed 10-12 times a day Also night feeding for 2-3 times is recommended. ...  Read More

I feel tired and weak.. my baby is 11 months and 14 days old.. is it ok if I stop breastfeeding after a year gradually?? Will it affect my baby?

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If the baby takes adequate complementary feeding, breastfeeding can be gradually withdrawn after 1-2 years of age. ...  Read More

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