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Breastfeeding is the time when mommy and the baby bond with each other; however, breastfeeding is a lot more than just this. It can cause anxiety and stress in the mommy.
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hi my baby is 24 days old,i do feed him every two hours n i give him for an hour, but den too many t....
hi my baby is 24 days old,i do feed him every two hours n i give him for an hour, but den too many times he is not satisfied n wants more,also after breastfeeding i giv him lil ebm den he is satisfied,wt cn b the reason for same??

my baby is 2 months old.she don't breastfeed directly.i feed her with my expressed milk only.will m....
my baby is 2 months old.she don't breastfeed directly.i feed her with my expressed milk only.will my milk supply stop as she don't breastfeed directly

hi my baby completing his 5th month nw fr
hi my baby completing his 5th month nw fr

how to increase breast milk my boy is 42 days old i think my feed is insuficient for him
how to increase breast milk my boy is 42 days old i think my feed is insuficient for him

My baby is 38 days old...i am breast feeding her most of the time. when my milk is not sufficient.......
My baby is 38 days old...i am breast feeding her most of the time. when my milk is not sufficient...i am giving her around 50 to 60ml of fm....but i am very much worried that i don't have enough milk...i am taking 1 to 1.25 ltrs of milk along with mothers horlicks...taking garlic, fish, mutton frequently.... milk is not sufficient...please suggest me any advice....I am a new mom..

Hi my 5 months old son sleeping at a stretch for 7hrs in night without any feed. is it normal?
Hi my 5 months old son sleeping at a stretch for 7hrs in night without any feed. is it normal?

my baby is 6 months running and she is getting her teeth becauase of that she is doing watery green....
my baby is 6 months running and she is getting her teeth becauase of that she is doing watery green motion about 12 15 times a day is it anything serious

Hi.. My baby is 8 months old. We moved to USA from India recently. Back home when i get up morning i....
Hi.. My baby is 8 months old. We moved to USA from India recently. Back home when i get up morning i feel the bladder full , even i feed her twice during midnight. Then i have to clear some milk while i bath and then oly starts feeding her for that day. But here in USA i dont feel the bladder full in the morning. Is it because of the winter season? What can i do for this? Is my baby getting enough milk? Kindly answer...

hi my baby is 90 days old she is refusing to drink milk , even for 4 to 5 hours she is not crying fo....
hi my baby is 90 days old she is refusing to drink milk , even for 4 to 5 hours she is not crying for her hungry what can i do ? mean while per day how much milk will a 90 days old baby intakes ?

my baby is seven months now. he is on partially breastfeeding .nowadays in daytime he refuses breast....
my baby is seven months now. he is on partially breastfeeding .nowadays in daytime he refuses breastmilk. now at the night time he drinks .. if this is condition will i get sufficient milk . can i continue upto 2 years. i am worried pls help

hi my son is 3 mnths old and nowadays he is feeling uncomfortable in taking the Health Drink and sho....
hi my son is 3 mnths old and nowadays he is feeling uncomfortable in taking the Health Drink and showing interest in the bottle milk as my milk supply was low since last 15 fays i startedtop feed pls suggest something for increase in breast milk and the Health Drink bottle confusion

hello my baby is 10 months old.. Starting from delivery, breast milk is not sufficient for my baby.....
hello my baby is 10 months old.. Starting from delivery, breast milk is not sufficient for my baby. I had to give formula milk to my baby. still my baby want breast milk and i also want to give. but due to lack of supply it is not possible. can u suggest any remedy??

Since birth my baby is taking formula (nan pro) as my milk supply was low. after trying so many thin....
Since birth my baby is taking formula (nan pro) as my milk supply was low. after trying so many things n herbal remedies my milk supply got increased but he takes it only sometimes. more dependent on bottle formula milk. But from some days he is spitting too much milk even after burping, even while slipping, after burp. what can be done and how i make him breastfeed more.

my son has complete 4 mnth tody i hve insufficient milk i use formula milk to her bt he is no....
my son has complete 4 mnth tody i hve insufficient milk i use formula milk to her bt he is not satisfy with them plz suggestvwat to do incresing milk

my baby is 2 months old.sometimes she vomits some milk with mucus.is tis is any serious issue?
my baby is 2 months old.sometimes she vomits some milk with mucus.is tis is any serious issue?

My baby is 13month old.I wud like to know more about weaning.How and when can i stop breast feed to....
My baby is 13month old.I wud like to know more about weaning.How and when can i stop breast feed to my lo.

Hi, my baby is 5 months old and he is on exclusive breastfeeding. This month he gained only around 5....
Hi, my baby is 5 months old and he is on exclusive breastfeeding. This month he gained only around 500 gms. But my ped says its ok and continue with exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months. Some times in the evening I feel he is not getting enough as he doesn't feel satisfied and cries for more feed. His birth weight was 2.96 kg and today he completed 5 months and his weight is 5. 7 kg. Please suggest.

hello, my baby prefers to sleep by drinking my BM. he is in his 6th month now. is this a good habit?....
hello, my baby prefers to sleep by drinking my BM. he is in his 6th month now. is this a good habit? i need to go to office in another 2 months. will he outgrow by this habit. pks suggest how to make him sleep without above

how much time should i feed my baby.....to fullfill my babys hunge
how much time should i feed my baby.....to fullfill my babys hunge

hi my baby is now 1 year 6 months can i continue breast feed him....???
hi my baby is now 1 year 6 months can i continue breast feed him....???

hi how to increase breastmilk production .my son is 10months old
hi how to increase breastmilk production .my son is 10months old

Hi my baby is 17months old.. I want to stop bf..suggestions required how to stop
Hi my baby is 17months old.. I want to stop bf..suggestions required how to stop

if the baby is satisfied with fore milk only then next time baby must be fed from the same breast or....
if the baby is satisfied with fore milk only then next time baby must be fed from the same breast or from another side?

hi my son is 6months old. From the day he born i got very less milk but now i dont get a drop of mil....
hi my son is 6months old. From the day he born i got very less milk but now i dont get a drop of milk also. please suggest how to increase breastmilk. What i should include in my food to increase milk?

how to increase breast milk...my daughter is 5 month old..
how to increase breast milk...my daughter is 5 month old..

my baby 8 months old since from last month my baby is totally on top feed because i dont have milk s....
my baby 8 months old since from last month my baby is totally on top feed because i dont have milk supply upto first 5 months the supply is ok i had exclusively breast fed him but from 6 month suddenly the supply becomes less and aftet that stops completely i have done all possible remedies now i dont know what should i do? I really want my baby to feed bm but now if i am teying to express milk then he is not latching he is crying alot and milk is not coming plz help me doctor .

I m a feeding mother,my left breast is engorged...
I m a feeding mother,my left breast is engorged...

my baby is 4 months old. he drinks milk only 5 - 10 mins every 2 hours. is that enough for him? shou....
my baby is 4 months old. he drinks milk only 5 - 10 mins every 2 hours. is that enough for him? should we continue to feed if he spits out some milk

my baby is now 6+, she got little cold my pead recomend me delcon ambrocol...is it okay ?? n what fo....
my baby is now 6+, she got little cold my pead recomend me delcon ambrocol...is it okay ?? n what food should i give her now?? while feeding she sweats lot on forehead??

helo mam..my baby is 3 months old..i want to ask afrer 5 -6 days of normal supply of milk..it get re....
helo mam..my baby is 3 months old..i want to ask afrer 5 -6 days of normal supply of milk..it get reduced after for one day..i dont understand why it happens..it very hard to manage without milk..

weight increase diet for 7 month baby...
weight increase diet for 7 month baby...

Hello mam.. I want to ask for how much time can i store breast milk..? Nd can it be stored in the fr....
Hello mam.. I want to ask for how much time can i store breast milk..? Nd can it be stored in the fridge or outside. Since my son dont drink once it get can i reheat it nd how many times can i reheat the same milk

my daughter is 4 months old i had insufficient breast milk from starting so i had to give her FM. is....
my daughter is 4 months old i had insufficient breast milk from starting so i had to give her FM. is there any way i can just keep her on breast milk or increase breast milk.

Hellloooo Mam .. my baby is going to complete 6 months by end of this month.. what diet need to foll....
Hellloooo Mam .. my baby is going to complete 6 months by end of this month.. what diet need to follow next along with breastfeeding?

I am working mother.after 8hours i am breast feeding my son .is it safe.
I am working mother.after 8hours i am breast feeding my son .is it safe.

hi, my baby is 45 days old. she is crying even after feeding and always want to be kept latched to t....
hi, my baby is 45 days old. she is crying even after feeding and always want to be kept latched to the breasts. i had c section and started feeding after 3 days of delivery.i feel my supply is low. she is not latching properly also. what should be the amount of milk she should consume in a day? i am supplementing with formula milk thrice a day. please advise

hi my son is 8 months old and i am a working mom.i used to pump the milk when i return from office (....
hi my son is 8 months old and i am a working mom.i used to pump the milk when i return from office (after 8 hrs) which i get only 30 to 40 ml and moslty of foremilk.so can i store it and feed the baby next day.along with that he is taking ot he r solid foods

i feed my baby in cradle position with a help of pillow and with the help of shield. however at the....
i feed my baby in cradle position with a help of pillow and with the help of shield. however at the end milk stops flowing into shield, but when i check without the shield the milk will still be there. hence please suggest best position for feeding with shield on.

my baby is 35 days and she vomits a lot .i feel shes hungry and when i start feeding her she panics....
my baby is 35 days and she vomits a lot .i feel shes hungry and when i start feeding her she panics and sometimes she has to burp .while i feel she s hungry..what should i do to stop her vomits.and what should be the average time gap ..between each feed

my baby is 10 mnths old..when should i stop hik breast feeding..
my baby is 10 mnths old..when should i stop hik breast feeding..

hi , my baby is six months old..although i have been feeding bresatmilk exclusively but since 2 mont....
hi , my baby is six months old..although i have been feeding bresatmilk exclusively but since 2 months i am facing the problem of engorgement on and off...i get milk blisters and mostly the problem is blockage of one of the milk duct...plz suggest what to do to avoid such condition

hi..my son is 4 months old..sometimes he wont drink ..there ll be a gap of 4 to 5hrs to bf again..sh....
hi..my son is 4 months old..sometimes he wont drink ..there ll be a gap of 4 to 5hrs to bf again..should i pump out some milk nd den feed??

hii my son is 29 days old he breastfeeds directly but slips easily so i fill he is not satisfied and....
hii my son is 29 days old he breastfeeds directly but slips easily so i fill he is not satisfied and i breastfeed via sheild. How do i know he is taking feed directly os enough for him?? And how shall i wean him from sheild??

my baby is 5 weeks n 2 days can feed him while lying at night with help of sleeping bag n what i sho....
my baby is 5 weeks n 2 days can feed him while lying at night with help of sleeping bag n what i should avoid to take so that he do not spit milk while burp sometime milk comes from nose too is it normal or i should see pedeac

how many times should i breastfeed my baby after 6 months once i start introducing solids. kndly adv....
how many times should i breastfeed my baby after 6 months once i start introducing solids. kndly advice.

how to get Health Drink out for sucking
how to get Health Drink out for sucking

how shall i know he is feeding well without sheild??
how shall i know he is feeding well without sheild??

my question is , everyone tells me i dony have enough milk to serve my 7 month baby coz while feedi....
my question is , everyone tells me i dony have enough milk to serve my 7 month baby coz while feeding he plays nd drink then play nd drink... but at night when he is asleep he drinks milk continuosly... is my supply of milk enough for my babh or not

my son is 6 month old and i started solid food . i m feeling that my breast is very soft and produci....
my son is 6 month old and i started solid food . i m feeling that my breast is very soft and producing less milk as compared to earlier. sometimes my son is also not sucking well. please tell me how to increase my breast milk so that my child Health Drink well.

hi my son is 3.5 months old. when he is 1 month i used to feed him every two hours.now he take long....
hi my son is 3.5 months old. when he is 1 month i used to feed him every two hours.now he take long gap to each feed.3 to 4 hours.if i force him to feed he will cry loudly.is this long gap affect his growth.why he is refusing.his activities are normal.

hi am mother of 2 month old baby and i had c section....my baby is not latching properly so i starte....
hi am mother of 2 month old baby and i had c section....my baby is not latching properly so i started pumping.....but am getting only 2 ounces of milk per 3 hrs....please suggest me what can I do to increase my breast milk thank you

i have a 15months old daughter. i am still breast feeding. should i continue ?. or ahould i stop?......
i have a 15months old daughter. i am still breast feeding. should i continue ?. or ahould i stop?.. i stopped taking calcium tablets.. npw a days i am feeling week may be for the same. please help to stop feeding her.how can i stop?.. such me ways to stop
