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12. Pediatrician & IBCLC Explains: How to Feed a Newborn Baby

12. Pediatrician & IBCLC Explains: How to Feed a Newborn Baby

Update: 2024-08-23
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In this conversation, Rinie and Sanchita interview Dr. Zinal Unadkat, a pediatrician and lactation consultant, about breastfeeding and milk supply. Dr. Zinal shares her journey into pediatrics and lactation, emphasizing the importance of initiation and skin-to-skin contact for successful breastfeeding. She explains the concept of breast crawl, where newborns instinctively find their way to the breast, and highlights the significance of frequent feeding and nipple stimulation for milk supply. Dr. Zinal also addresses common concerns about low milk supply and offers reassurance that most perceived low milk supply issues are actually normal. She advises against relying on supplements and gadgets, instead emphasizing the benefits of traditional Indian spices in supporting milk production. In this conversation, Dr. Zinal and Rinie discuss various topics related to breastfeeding, including the use of Indian spices to boost milk supply, the effectiveness of fenugreek tablets, the importance of proactive feeding in the early days, and the role of milk transfer in breastfeeding success. They also touch on the treatment options for oral ties and debunk common myths about breastfeeding.




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00:00 Introduction and Journey into Pediatrics


05:40 The Breast Crawl and Newborn Instincts


08:07 Frequent Feeding and Nipple Stimulation


09:13 Dispelling the Myth of Low Milk Supply


12:35 Using Supplements and Spices to Support Milk Production


26:39 The Importance of Milk Transference and the Impact of a Poor Latch


28:28 Identifying and Addressing Problems with Latch


28:43 Common Issues Caused by Poor Latch


29:26 Impact of Tongue Ties on Babies


31:07 Treatment Options for Oral Ties


35:14 Myth or Fact Rapid Fire



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12. Pediatrician & IBCLC Explains: How to Feed a Newborn Baby

12. Pediatrician & IBCLC Explains: How to Feed a Newborn Baby

Rinie Gupta & Sanchita Daswani