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TOP 3 BREAST PROBLEMS FACED BY A NEW MOTHER!

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 TOP THREE BREAST PROBLEMS FACED BY A BREAST FEEDING MOTHER  D ear parents, Breast feeding is said to be a best gift a mother can give to her baby. Breast feeding is both science and art . Breast feeding not only benefits baby but mother as well. Sometimes breast feeding can be painful to the mother especially a new mother and in the initial days which may disturb the beautiful bond of breast feeding between the baby and mother and may be a cause of stress in the already stresses and under confident new mother. Here , I discuss the most common problems we see in mothers during our routine well baby visits. 1: NOT ENOUGH MILK PRODUCTION New mothers usually perceive their milk production as less and they are usually unsure of the fact that breast feeding is taking care of their baby’s appetite. I have discussed in the previous blog that how a mother can know that breast feeding is sufficient for her baby. In the initial days , milk production is less but sufficient for your baby...
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HOW TO KNOW BREAST MILK IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOUR BABY ?

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 HOW TO KNOW  BREAST MILK IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOUR BABY ? DEAR PARENTS, On the occassion of breast feeding week, i would like to empower all the new mothers with some basics of breast feeding. My next few write ups will be dedicated to breast feeding. Most of the new mothers i meet during the well baby rounds are underconfident regarding the milk production , stressed regarding whether the baby is getting enough milk or not and end up giving formula feeds to the baby. Here is some information that will help you regarding how to know whether your milk is sufficient for your baby. 1. BREAST IS BEST It is very important to understand the importance of breast feeding. Breast feeding is just like providing immunonutrients to your baby. Formula milk does not contain even if fortified the immunoboosters and the micronutrients required for good brain and eye development. Taking stress for milk production- is it sufficient? Is my baby hungry? What if I does not get feed? These stressful ...
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HOW TO PREPARE FORMULA FEED ?

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              HOW TO PREPARE FORMULA FEED ? Dear Parents, In busy practice, we doctors do not have the time to counsel regarding feeding. We all know mothers milk is best for the baby , inspite of that sometimes due to inadequate milk production or due to some contraindication for breast feeding we have to prescribe formula feed to the baby. But it is very important to prepare it correctly. And here is all you have to know 👇 STEP1- HAND HYGIENE Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and air dry.  STEP2- BOIL WATER  In a clean steel container put some water and put on gas until you see steam coming from the water. Once you see steam coming out, your water is ready to use. You can switch off the gas. Remember its very important to have the water at correct temperature as if water will be too hot and cold ,then it will lead to formation of clumps of milk powder. STEP3- ADD FORMULA POWDER Pour desir...
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FIVE THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT ORS

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                                     ORS - THE MAGIC THERAPY IN DIARRHOEA Dear Parents, As summers are approaching, diarrhoea season is on cards!!! ORS is a wonderful preventive treatment for loose stools and here is all the things you must know about ORS👉 1. WHAT IS ORS? A solution of electrolytes and sugar in water that helps to restore body loses in ongoing diarrhea, most important part in management of diarrhea.  Available in market in sachets  2. HOMEMADE ORS? (SHIKANJI)   Wash hands with soap and water  T ake 1 Lt clean water ( boiled and cooled) and add six teaspoons (5g) of sugar and half teaspoon of salt  A pinch of baking soda and some mashed banana can also be added if available Lemon can be added for taste. 3.HOW TO GIVE ORS ? Give ORS solution on each loose stool, till diarrhea stops    Amount...
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BEST OIL FOR BABY MASSAGE

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                  WHICH OIL IS THE BEST OIL FOR BABY MASSAGE ???? Dear Parents, Often we pediatricians get lot of queries about the products to be used for baby after birth. One of the most common question is which oil to be used for oil massage in babies to get the maximum benefits. We all know baby massage is so important for baby growth and improving blood circulation. So, it should be done in all the babies irrespective of gestation and baby weight. So, here is all you need to know about the which oil to use for massage in your baby👇 COCONUT OIL IS THE BEST Best oil for baby massage to start with is COCONUT OIL. Coconut oil has anti inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing and healing properties   which helps to moisturize the skin.  To add to the benefit , it has also got some antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can actually heal skin. I will suggest coconut oil to be used all through out the year. ...
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5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT STOOL PATTERN OF YOUR BABY

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          5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT STOOL PATTERN OF YOUR BABY!!! Dear parents, One of the most common reason for parental concern during my postnatal visits to well babies is stool pattern of the baby.  A baby has a much  different stool pattern than the adults. And here is all you need to know 👇 1) COLOUR  First few stools of newborn is of greenish black color (motor oil like) called meconium.  It becomes greenish yellow or brownish yellow with time usually by day 5 or 6.  Colour of the stool usually doesnot matter  unless it has blood in it. So, whether your baby poop is green , seedy, yellow or curd like , brown just relax!!! ALL IS WELL.  WHEN TO WORRY: If the baby passes blood in stools / persistently white coloured stools / persistently oily, bulky, large amount of stools with failure to gain weight. 2) FREQUENCY  During first 6 month of life when the baby is on breast feed usu...
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Top reasons why your baby is crying

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      WH Y YOUR BABY IS CRYING? WHEN TO WORRY.. 1) HUNGER CRY   Most common reasons babies cry out of hunger. Remember crying is a late sign of hunger. Mothers usually ask a question- ' how often should we feed? Should we feed whenever the baby cries?'  So, the answer is there is nothing like feed the baby every 2nd hourly or 3rd hourly. You will have to learn the feeding cues of your baby and that will come by time. I will be talking on how to identify the feeding cues in your baby in subsequent blogs. Crying is a late sign and you should feed your baby before the baby cries for milk. If you are doubtful about your milk production better idea is to visit lactational counseller. 2) WET/ SOILED DIAPER Another good idea is to always check the diaper if the diaper is soiled or wet. I have seen parents using superabsorbent  diapers and changing them very infrequently. Its good to use superabsorbent diapers but the diaper should be changed...
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