Breast milk has all essential nutrients in appropriate proportions, defends against allergies, obesity, general sickness, diabetes, cancer, ear infections, and does not cause any digestive problems. Breast milk makes the infants have healthy growth, always available at the appropriate temperature, and is clean. In addition, breastfeeding reduces the chances of diabetes and breast cancer in mothers, helps get back to their previous weight, and increases the bond.
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Can I take Carbamazepine while breastfeeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a mother of 1-month-old baby, who is exclusively breastfed. My baby is healthy and gaining normal weight. The problem is that he sleeps a lot. I have been taking Carbamazepine and Eslicarbazepine tablets for partial seizures. Are these tablets safe while breastfeeding? When I consult... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor is right. Carbamazepine can get secreted in breast milk and it is the safest antiepileptic during lactation. 1-month-old baby sleeps a lot. They can sleep for about 18 to 20 hours a day. They will wake up only for feeds. As long as the baby is gaining weig... Read Full »
My 45-day-old baby seems fussy. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby girl is 45 days old. She is fully breastfed. At many times, she seems to be fussy and aggressive while I nurse her. I rule out either the possibility of milk being too fast or too slow since on both occasions she seems to react the same. After being fussy, she appears to be on and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. This is a common problem most mothers will face. The success of breastfeeding involves the participation of both mother and baby. Both of you have to learn to feed. I suggest you a few tips for a successful breastfeeding. 2. Let your baby lie in a straight line. B... Read Full »
Which formula milk should I use for weight gain?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby has completed four months. Please suggest the best formula milk for weight gain and overall development. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming you are asking for formula milk for a four-month-old baby. The best thing will be to continue breastfeeding until six months of age. Give breastfeeding as a priority. For overall development, no formula feed can replace it. Every child is different. So,... Read Full »
Why does my 1-month-old baby scream throughout the night as if her belly hurts?
Query: Hi doctor, My 1-month-old daughter usually eats around the clock but still has a lot of gas. The past several days, she eats only 0.5 to 1 or 2 ounces at a time while she was typically eating 3 to 3.5 ounces of formula. She rarely poops, and if she usually has diarrhea around 1 to 2 am. She also sta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will presume you had absolutely no other alternative than to start formula feeds for your baby. Babies having reduced stool frequency, passing loose watery stools, excessive crying at night can all be because of the formula feed. Generally, babies tolerate Similac... Read Full »
Can I continue breastfeeding for my 17 months old boy?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 17 months old. I am a working mom. My son was on breastfeed till two days back. Of late, my son has stopped eating breakfast, because he sucks milk the whole night. For the past few days, he eats only two mouths of food in the afternoon and night. We tried everything like changi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Mother's milk should be continued till 2 years of age. So, the breast milk is supposed to be continued. 2. However, along with breast milk homemade food is also supposed to be given for weaning purpose. 3. Please try and find out what he likes at home and provide him... Read Full »
I started to bleed after using the Nexplanon bar. Is it good?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I am 134.3 pounds and approximately 5'6" tall. I am a new mother of 1.5 month old baby girl. I am on birth control and using the Nexplanon bar inserted into the arm postpartum. My issue is that I have started bleeding now. I am not breastfeeding and there is no milk pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, after childbirth, there is bleeding in the form of lochia (normal uterus discharge after delivery), which is normal and usually lasts three weeks where the endometrium is shed. Also, breastfeeding promotes early involution of the uterus. So, it is advisable to ... Read Full »
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