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Guardian of 0 children4 years ago

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Hello doctor, my milk supply is so so which is why she drinks formula for 3 times a day at a of gap of about 5 hours..sometimes her poop is so hard that she tends to cry.. how to soften her stool?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaFather of a 12 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. give exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months after that you can give semi solid food and then it would be better if you you ask your doctor regarding this doctor will guide you properly and then accordingly you can decide for the management for this thanks

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