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My new born is a premature baby. is kangaroo mother care beneficial?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby was born preterm, and I have heard about the benefits of kangaroo care. Can you provide insights into how kangaroo care can positively impact social skills and overall development in premature infants? Additionally, are there specific recommendations or techniques for incorpor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Kangaroo care, where a premature baby is held against the parent's bare chest, has shown various benefits, including positive impacts on social skills and overall development. The close physical contact promotes bonding, regulates the bab... Read Full »
My son has retinopathy of prematurity. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 years old and has ROP issue in both eyes. The left eye is lasered and has -5 number. And the right eye has -1 number. I am very worried. Kindly suggest what I should do. And what precaution should I take to keep his eyes healthy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Give your child glasses. Get his eyesight checked with glasses. If there is any amblyopia, I suggest you start patching therapy. His power will increase with an increase in age. Power usually becomes stable at the age of 18 to 21 years. I am sorry, but there is no m... Read Full »
Scan shows uteroplacental insufficiency. Will this cause premature baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 31 years, had scan done at 27 weeks and it showed early diastolic notch in bilateral uterine arteries with mild increased mean uterine artery pi- 1.42. Suggestive of uteroplacental insufficiency. I have got BP now (150/90). This is not anomaly scan. Seek second opinion, pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly attach your ultrasound report. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My sister’s baby was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome when my sister was pregnant, also the baby was born three weeks prematurely and needed care. What are the risks in the future regarding his health? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Information about Down syndrome and premature birth. It is essential to consult with medical professionals who can evaluate the specific situation and provide personalized advice. Here are some potential risks associated w... Read Full »
Can I take my premature baby to a wintry place?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a premature baby girl who was born at 800 g. She is now 6 months old by actual age and 4 months by adjusted. We have to attend a very close family wedding at a nearby hill station which is very cold at this time of the year. She weighs 4.82 kg now. Being born premature and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no absolute contraindication to attend the wedding. A premature baby is more susceptible to infections (common cough and cold) as the immunity is low. At present, her weight is within the normal range considering premature nature of birth. Take ... Read Full »
Can Neogain be given in a premature baby having pasty stools?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 5 months old. His weight is now 11.68 Ibs. He is premature with birthweight 5.07 Ibs. I could not breastfeed him. He was on Silmilac. After every feed he used to poop. On his second vaccination, he started getting loose motions. He had almost for 2 weeks. He was then shifted ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the elaborate history you have given. You did not mention how you were feeding the baby meaning whether it was bottle feeding or spoon feeding, generally if a baby is bottle fed there are high chances of infection due to contamination, good hygi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a premature baby. Her birth weight was 3.75 lbs, and now she is 2 months old and weights 6.83 lbs. Our doctor suggested Dexolac special care. She is suffering from constipation, and gas problem after having it. The doctor suggested medicines, but there were no changes. O... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that children below the age of 6 months pass stools either once in two to three days or 10 to 15 times per day. It is normal, and it is not labeled as loose motions or constipation. If you are labeling it as constipation because of hard pellet like stools... Read Full »
Is there any medication to cure loose motion in 15-day-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 15 days old and is a premature baby boy. The current weight is 4.43 lbs. Recently, he is passing the motion in a semi-solid form after every mother feed. And also passing urine 8 to 10 times a day. Previously, he was passing motion 4 to 5 times a day. It seems that he has l... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your baby is absolutely normal. Baby's gut is in a transition phase of maturation, where motions from 0 to 8 times a day are normal. Continue breastfeeding, giving other than breastfeeding can be disastrous. Any home remedy is not recomme... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My due date for delivery is in the month of August. But my doctor has scheduled the C-section for the month of July. I am confused as the baby will be immature. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The gestational age of the baby will not change as per weeks of pregnancy. If you have had a scan in early pregnancy, say 6 or 10 weeks, that is the perfect age. Go as per that expected delivery date. Any day after 37 weeks of age is okay. ... Read Full »
Can I utilize a car bed for a 10-hour drive with a newborn?
Query: Dear doctor, I will have to drive with a newborn from a hospital home for 10 hours (delivery is in another state). Even though the car seat is fine for short distance drives, would not it be better if the baby can lie down flat? Assuming the baby is full term and absolutely healthy, would it be alri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is absolutely no problem. The only thing you should keep in mind is that you should be driving slowly. And, your baby should not have any jerks while traveling as there is a high risk of bleeding from the head for premies. So, be careful and all the bes... Read Full »