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What Causes G6pd Deficiency In A Child?
Question: Hi,my new born daughter has been diagnosed with a g6pd deficiency and im wondering whats the best kind of milk for her,we live in the philipines.is lactum safe for her? thanks
Brief Answer:
Breast milk is the best possible milk for your baby
Detailed Answer:
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The best milk for a new born child is her mother's breast milk and there can be no alternatives for the same. For a child with G6PD deficiency it is no different and therefore the best milk for your daughter is breast milk. Breast milk is produced based on the chil's demand. If the child is hungry, she sucks more and more amount of breast milk is produced. If external milk is given, the production will automatically come down. But you should refrain from external milks.
No formula milk is considered safe G6PD deficient babies and practically all of them have something that is contraindicated in such babies. Lactum 0-6 mos is an infant formula manufactured by Mead XXXXXXX Nutrition for infants 0-6 months but has the same demerits. Moreover, like most formula milks, this is also cow milk based and hence difficult fo the child to digest. However, somehow if breast milk can not be procured, you can try giving Lactum and see if it is tolerated.
Regards
Breast milk is the best possible milk for your baby
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcaeMagic.
The best milk for a new born child is her mother's breast milk and there can be no alternatives for the same. For a child with G6PD deficiency it is no different and therefore the best milk for your daughter is breast milk. Breast milk is produced based on the chil's demand. If the child is hungry, she sucks more and more amount of breast milk is produced. If external milk is given, the production will automatically come down. But you should refrain from external milks.
No formula milk is considered safe G6PD deficient babies and practically all of them have something that is contraindicated in such babies. Lactum 0-6 mos is an infant formula manufactured by Mead XXXXXXX Nutrition for infants 0-6 months but has the same demerits. Moreover, like most formula milks, this is also cow milk based and hence difficult fo the child to digest. However, somehow if breast milk can not be procured, you can try giving Lactum and see if it is tolerated.
Regards
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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