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Mom of a 5 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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my boy is not draining my breast fully, when I have adequate breastmilk. He drinks for 2-3 mins and stops. This makes my milk supply inadequate for next 2 days but baby wants to be fed more. This cycle repeats. Any tips y he does that? Will it affect baby growth?

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. try to feed in quiet and dark room.. give only breastmilk till completion of six months . try to stay away from any kind of distraction. Start vitamin d supplements

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Kriti ChawlaMom of a 5 yr 1 m old boy4 years ago

A. lactate capsules le rhe hu ise kitne quantity mein lena hota hai meine ek.patta pora kha liya dhire dhire for breast milk supply . koi side effect to nahi hoga

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom Try to keep head up position while feeding Give adequate feeding Burp well after every feeding Do some light exercise yoga regularly Take healthy protein rich nutritious food to increase your milk supply Stay hydrated Offer different varieties of food to increase your milk supply

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