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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

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Hi Am having 7 months old girl...How Do I know that baby is simply sucking or she is getting milk?..(While Breastfeeding)

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. Press your breast and if milk is coming out and make sure while feeding entire nipple and most of the aerola is in mouth so that he can suck easily

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. Yes mam..I have started semi-solid foods... still she is not gaining much weight..Her birth weight is 3.5 kgs...As per last month checkup she s only 5.4 kg...How shall I increase her weight? Is there any suggestions?

Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. Thanks mam.I expressed 50ml of milk with much effort...Is that same amount of milk Does she Getting during each feed?

Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hello dear parent, you can try to express milk from your breast with hands only. And if milk is coming out by just pressing breast with your hands, then surely baby is getting milk. Also now you would be giving semi solid to your 7 months old baby .

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