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My daughter refuses the breast or bottle feeding (expressed milk).she is 2 months(11 weeks). i am worried she will not gain as much ? what could be the issue? should i take her to pediatrician to check her? all she does is suck on pacifier.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: You need to find out why she won't feed before she becomes dehydrated. The potential issues are many. Just have her seen.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2019

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A member asked:

My daughter refuses the breast or bottle feeding (expressed milk).she is 2 months(11 weeks). i am worried she will not gain as much ? what could be the issue? should i take her to pediatrician to check her? all she does is suck on pacifier.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

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