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What Remedies Can Be Taken For Fungus (white Color) In Baby Tongue?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I gave birth to my boy baby on 20-Feb
Due to less breastfeeding capacity at the beginning, I relied on formula powder and after 20 days, I can now breastfeed. Still, the baby denies getting fed and continues to satisfy with bottled milk. How to achieve the breastfeeding latching back and move ahead only with breastfeeding.
Also found fungus (white color) in baby tongue, what remedies can be taken for that.
I gave birth to my boy baby on 20-Feb
Due to less breastfeeding capacity at the beginning, I relied on formula powder and after 20 days, I can now breastfeed. Still, the baby denies getting fed and continues to satisfy with bottled milk. How to achieve the breastfeeding latching back and move ahead only with breastfeeding.
Also found fungus (white color) in baby tongue, what remedies can be taken for that.
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I will guide you
1. Feeding issue:
It is common for babies on formula feeds to have latching problem due to nipple confusion. Take care of the following things to overcome this:
A. Always try direct breast feeding first before formula when baby is hungry. Trying after formula may not be successful.
B. Avoid too frequent feeds. Allow 2-3 hours gap in between feeds. Avoid >3-4 hours gap too.
C. Ensure both nipples are in good shape and no retraction
D. Ensure proper positioning(support entire baby's body, with neck and trunk in line each other)
E. ensure proper attachment. Chin should touch breast, mouth wide open, lips everted, most of the areola inside mouth)
Good videos are available online for positioning/attachment.
2. Fungus in mouth:
White colour over tongue only is less likely to be fungus. Its likely from milk staining. Fungus affects not only tongue but also cheeks and palate. If confused, kindly send me picture with open mouth(on crying)
I hope this answer will help
Thanks.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I will guide you
1. Feeding issue:
It is common for babies on formula feeds to have latching problem due to nipple confusion. Take care of the following things to overcome this:
A. Always try direct breast feeding first before formula when baby is hungry. Trying after formula may not be successful.
B. Avoid too frequent feeds. Allow 2-3 hours gap in between feeds. Avoid >3-4 hours gap too.
C. Ensure both nipples are in good shape and no retraction
D. Ensure proper positioning(support entire baby's body, with neck and trunk in line each other)
E. ensure proper attachment. Chin should touch breast, mouth wide open, lips everted, most of the areola inside mouth)
Good videos are available online for positioning/attachment.
2. Fungus in mouth:
White colour over tongue only is less likely to be fungus. Its likely from milk staining. Fungus affects not only tongue but also cheeks and palate. If confused, kindly send me picture with open mouth(on crying)
I hope this answer will help
Thanks.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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