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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

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Hello doctor my baby is 4 months old can you please let me know for how much time should baby breastfeed at once as my baby doesn't latch more than 5 minutes and how many hours gap should be given??

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. atleast 20 minutes per sitting.See when baby has any new complain then better avoid any self medication. Show to a doctor for right and timely diagnosis and treatment. Thays a safe procedure.

PallaviMom of a 7 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hello...yes that happens a lot...try feeding very regularly and at intervals of two hours...as.BM contains protective substances that give her immunity to diseases... In the early stages of a baby's life, breast milk meets all of her nutrient needs. .,no other foods or fluids – including water – are necessary. ... Babies exclusively breastfed for 6 months lower risk of diarrheal illness.and also other illness...so always breast feed baby more n more

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