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Kindly provide detailed information on postpartum depression.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female. I am going to become a new mother. What are the common signs and symptoms of postpartum depression? How is it distinguished from the baby blues, and what distinguishes it as a more significant concern? What are the primary risk factors and potential causes con... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Congratulations on becoming a new mother! It is a beautiful time, but it can also be overwhelming and challenging. Understanding postpartum depression (PPD) is crucial for ensuring your well-being and that of your baby.... Read Full »
I am having low breast milk secretion. How can I increase it?
Query: Hello doctor.I am 36 days postpartum and my milk production is very low; my son is on formula and I need to improve my milk supply, according to his pediatrician. When I pump, I only receive 1.3 ounces in the morning and 0.33 ounces every pumping session the rest of the day. I drank plenty of water ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not too late to work on increasing your milk supply. Here are some tips to help boost your milk production: Frequent nursing or pumping: Try to nurse or pump every 2 to 3 hours, even at night, to stimulate milk production. Skin-to-skin contact: Spend time doi... Read Full »
My wife has been feeling weak since her recent delivery. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, Please advise some supplements for my wife as she is feeling weak. This problem occurred recently after delivery. She has an 8-month baby. She is taking sugary foods. Would you please give me your opinion on this? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I would like you to know that there could be many reasons for this weakness, like an insufficient healthy diet and low hemoglobin. I would like to know how the baby was delivered? Were there any complications duri... Read Full »