What Causes Abrupt Breast Refusal In An Infant?

Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2015

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Thu, 31 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

My son is 4 months old. From past 8-10 days, he is doing strike while breastfeeding. When is in sleep, then he will drink.But when he is awake, he will repel. What is the reason for it?
I tried bottle feeding with breastmilk and he is OK with it.
Please let me know.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Some kids do this for no reason - if weight gain is good dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi....some kids do this sometimes for no reason.

If the weight gain is normal And urine output Is normal - don't worry.

In Some babies sucking may be difficult and bottle feeding May be easy... This could be a reason.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar