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Breast Milk

Breast milk is produced by the mammary glands present in the female breast. This process begins during pregnancy. Colostrum is the first breast milk, and it is used for feeding newborns. Breast milk is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other hormones. Its composition varies from mother to mother.

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My baby starts crying even after breastfeeding. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My baby is not sleeping after he takes 100 ml milk and mother's milk also. But still, he wants to drink and start crying.  Read Full »


Dr. Oliver Roces Chiapco

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am a US-based physician. Thus my answer to your query is based on the current standard of care in the US setting. Based on your baby's current weight, he really should not be taking more than 50 ml if feeding every two hours or 80 ml if feeding every three hours...  Read Full »

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