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13/10/2026

Are u pumping to check your milk supply ❌❌❌
👉🏻 Your pumping output is not equal to your milk supply. There are a lot of factors that influence your pumping output

✨ 5 signs to say if your milk supply is adequate

1️⃣ Adequate weight gain - Gaining 150-200 grams/week in the first 3 months

2️⃣ Urine output - Passing >6 to 8 times in 24 hours

3️⃣ Stools - Passing > 2 to 3 yellow soft seedy stools

4️⃣ Attaining age appropriate development milestones

5️⃣ Baby is on track in their growth chart

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09/10/2026

07/10/2026

✨ Do you want your child to eat independently?
1️⃣ Follow responsive feeding
2️⃣ Avoid distraction feeding
3️⃣ No force feeding . Focus on Quality > Quantity of food
4️⃣ Offer a variety of textures and flavours
5️⃣ Allow opportunity for independent eating- Messy eating allows baby to explore food

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06/10/2026

What new Moms need to know ❤️👆🏻

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05/10/2026

Don't offer cow's milk to children below 1 year👆🏻 3 reasons

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02/10/2026

Breastfeeding Essentials 👆🏻 Buy ✅ or Don't buy ❌

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30/09/2026

✨ Comment "webinar" for link 👇🏻

📌 Breastfeeding webinar:
For Pregnant & New Moms

✅ Register between October 1st to 14th
✅ 3 days whatsapp support - October 15th to 17th
✅ Recorded session
✅ Available in ENGLISH & TAMIL

📌 Infant care & Infant Massage workshop:
For Pregnant & New Moms

✅ Register between October 1st to 14th
✅ 3 days whatsapp support - October 15th to 17th
✅ Recorded session
✅ Available in ENGLISH & TAMIL

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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30/09/2026

Comment "Solids" for Starting solids webinar (5-12 months)
Comment "Toddlers" for Feeding Toddlers webinar (1-3 years)

Learn from a Pediatrician!! 🩺 👇🏼

📌Starting solids webinar :

Who can attend : Parents of infants age 5 to 12 months

✅ Recorded session
✅ Available in English and Tamil
✅ 1 month access from your date of registration (You will receive the video on the same day)
✅ Register between October 1st to 14th
💡3 days WhatsApp support to clear your doubts - October 15th to 17th

📌 Feeding Toddlers and Fussy Eating Webinar :

Who can attend : Parents of children 12 months to 3 yrs

✅ Recorded session
✅ Available in English and Tamil
✅ 1 month access from your date of registration (You will receive the video on the same day)
✅ Register between October 1st to 14th
💡3 days WhatsApp support to clear your doubts - October 15th to 17th

✨ Click the link in my Bio or DM for webinar details!
📞8870916249

Dr C.Ashika MBBS,MD(Pediatrics), IBCLC, MIYCAN
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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30/09/2026

1️⃣ When to start solids ?
After 6 months completion and also look for other signs of readiness - able to sit with minimal support , hand mouth coordination, showing interest in food

2️⃣ How many meals to offer ?
Initially start with one meal per day and gradually increase the meals in the next months , so by 12 months baby will be having 3 meals and 2 snacks

3️⃣ What consistency?
You can offer Purees and finger foods from the start . Baby safe preparation is important. If starting Purees ensure it is thick and not watery .

4️⃣ How much quantity?
Around 6 months babies take 2 to 3 tablespoons per meal . It gradually increases. Focus on Quality- making more nutrient dense meals. Follow responsive feeding always

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28/09/2026

Witch’s Milk in Babies👆🏻

A small amount of breast swelling or milky discharge in newborns is usually normal and temporary.
When to visit your pediatrician👇🏻

🔺 Redness on the swelling around the breast
🔺Swelling that is increasing
🔺Fever
🔺Foul-smelling discharge
🔺Blood in the discharge

❌ Avoid squeezing or massaging the baby’s breast, as this can increase the risk of infection.

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