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Benefits Of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is feeding the child using breast milk. It lowers the mother's risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and diabetes. It also helps to recover the mother from childbirth quickly and can reduce postpartum bleeding. It reduces their risk of developing allergies, childhood cancers, respiratory illness, and type 1 and 2 diabetes in children.

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Why is my 5-week-old baby gaining weight slowly?

Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 weeks old. He is frequently urinating but slow weight gain. Is my breastfeeding enough for him or not?  Read Full »


Dr. Kausalya Mohanraj

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent urination is because of more of foremilk feeding. Poor weight gain due to hindmilk deficiency. Hindmilk is rich in fat which helps in baby's weight gain. Foremilk contains more of water which makes the baby pass urine frequently. Your feeding has to be assessed...  Read Full »

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