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Medical Conditions - Sucking Reflex

Sucking reflexes are referred to as involuntary movements that can happen either spontaneously or as a response to different actions. This happens when the roof of the baby's mouth is touched. The sucking reflexes can be strong in some babies and weak in others, depending on various factors.

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How to achieve proper quantity of breast milk?

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My 4-month-old baby boy does not gets proper breastfeeding. How to feed him?

Yes you can start breastfeeding. However you have to be balanced and gradual. Latch the baby on the breast for 5 to 10 minutes before top feeding. And then top feed as much as the baby wants.

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