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Could The Cough In The Breast Fed Child Be Due To Smoking Of Meth By Mother?
Hello my sister uses meth about twice a week a very small amount less than one gram. But still not exceptable, anyhow baby started coughing few days ago right after feeding and it continued every feed. I want to get her some help do you think that s the cause ? Please help thanks
Hi, Welcome to Hcm, Cough in a breast fed infant especially after every feed means there is something to do with her feeding technique or swallowing issue. First of all mother should feed with proper position of the baby, head slightly above the plane of body and not hanging down which can cause slight aspiration and cough. If position is perfect and cough continues the possibility of gastro esophageal reflux should be considered and for that you need to consult a pediatric gastro enterologist if you feel its a significant problem. However smoking is not at all acceptable in a breast feeding mother, it can surely cause Ill effects in babies lungs. But hard to say if that's the direct reason for this cough in baby. Take care.
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Could The Cough In The Breast Fed Child Be Due To Smoking Of Meth By Mother?
Hi, Welcome to Hcm, Cough in a breast fed infant especially after every feed means there is something to do with her feeding technique or swallowing issue. First of all mother should feed with proper position of the baby, head slightly above the plane of body and not hanging down which can cause slight aspiration and cough. If position is perfect and cough continues the possibility of gastro esophageal reflux should be considered and for that you need to consult a pediatric gastro enterologist if you feel its a significant problem. However smoking is not at all acceptable in a breast feeding mother, it can surely cause Ill effects in babies lungs. But hard to say if that s the direct reason for this cough in baby. Take care.