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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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Can touching my baby's soft spot cause any issues?

Query: Hello doctor, I had accidentally pressed the soft spot in the head of my 40 days old baby while taking him out of the crib. He was crying before and after, and he had not made any special responses. Is there anything to worry? Please help. I am so tensed.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just pressing the soft spot on the baby's head would not cause any major problem. It is just an opening in the head bones. Baby's feel discomfort during handling, hence they cry. But be careful to notice if any excessive and inconsolable cry occurs. Thank you and have a...  Read Full »

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