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When should newborn be massaged after birth. Is it safe to remove newborn breast milk during massage.
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Can start from 4 weeks. Should avoid pressing or squeezing baby's breasts
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Start after umbilical cord fall
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Dr. Mitul Jain Singhal
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
If your baby is term ,can start massage at 15 days.
Avoid pressing breast of the baby.
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