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sucking air while breastfeeding
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Syphilis treatment : Somewhere along the line during your pregnancy and the delivery of your baby you must have been treated for syphilis so breat feeding should pose no p ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Change pattern: Initially you should change any breast feeds to when he wakes and limit the effort to a few minutes on a side. As he tires, do not offer the breast or ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wesley Schooler answered
26 years experience Plastic Surgery
Other causes: Mastitis is common while breastfeeding, but there are other causes, and often unrelated to suckling on the nipple. There is also a severe form of brea ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered
44 years experience Pediatrics
Go over your diet: The baby seems hungry. Are you producing enough milk.drink more water and cut back on spicy foods in your diet.you can give1 tablespoon prune juice on ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Call your Dr.: Right now. There are several concerning things here, irritability, watery diarrhea, etc.. I'm concerned. Call your Dr.
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Diamond answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Safety: A mix of vitamins and herbs, basically untested as to breast milk milk penetration and safety.And whether they have real benefit to you is unknown.Pro ... Read More
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Dr. Marina Armendariz answered
26 years experience Pediatrics
Breastfeeding: Very little air is swallowed when a baby is nursing. The air they swallow is more from when they cry. Or if you feel it is when the baby is nursing, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Use the nasal spray: Nasal steroid sprays are considered safe for breastfeeding mothers. The steroid is at a minimal amount and transfer into the milk has been negligible ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered
39 years experience Family Medicine
No-Maybe 4 some: A mom/baby learning to breastfeed is like 2 teens at their 1st dance in jr-hi, they sort of know what they are supposed to do, but they don't automati ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Natalie Hodge answered
26 years experience Pediatrics
Persistence!: Fill a pitcher of water and set it next to your breastfeeding spot with a glass. Drink a glass of water every time you sit down to nurse. Be sure to ... Read More
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