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Breast Milk

Breast milk is produced by the mammary glands present in the female breast. This process begins during pregnancy. Colostrum is the first breast milk, and it is used for feeding newborns. Breast milk is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other hormones. Its composition varies from mother to mother.

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Can teething cause diarrhea?

Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 6 months old. For the past couple of days, he is suffering from diarrhea (watery stools and green-type stools) five to seven times a day. His gums are also hard and red, maybe teething. Currently, he is on antibiotics, multivitamins, and some medicines for diarrhea. I would be ...  Read Full »


Dr. Neeru Bharadwaj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By reading your query, it is clear that the baby is suffering from diarrhea due to dentition only. I would advise you to stop antibiotics as it is not necessary to the baby now. Please give him homeopathic medicine Chamomilla 30c potency (Sucrose, Lactose) only two dr...  Read Full »

How to unplug blocked nipple pores?

Query: Hi doctor, My child is 4 months old. Since birth, he is on formula feed because my breast pores have been blocked. I really want to breastfeed him. Please suggest a way to feed my child.  Read Full »


Dr. Shilpi Rajnish Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a common problem which women face. An underwired bra or any kind of pressure on the breast could have caused a plugged milk duct. It is recommended to position the baby's chin pointing to the lump and to change the baby's feeding position. Unplug the duct by ...  Read Full »

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