Hello doctor, I am breastfeeding my kid but I got a worm infection. My baby is 14 months old now. I have observed one worm when he poops. Can you please advise me whether I can take deworming pills? Thank you very much.

During breastfeeding, whatever the mother eats will be transferred into breast milk, becoming a source of nutrition for the baby. Some foods are metabolized quickly, while others may take 4 to 6 hours to be processed.

Breast milk contains all the necessary nutrients—sugars, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals—in ratios ideal for the absorption and development of infants. Therefore, without having enough time for direct breast feeding, many parents still trying to store it for later use. However, in terms of storing, there are many unavoidable reasons leading to thawed breast milk with unusual taste or smell… So what are the symptoms, and how do we know that the stored milk is usable or not?

Milk choking is a phenomenon in which milk flows into the airways, causing difficulty breathing, choking, cyanosis, and possibly respiratory arrest. If not treated promptly, milk choking in infants can lead to death.

Choking on milk is a common phenomenon in newborns. When a newborn chokes on milk, if the mother does not know how to handle it, the milk can enter the airway, causing the baby to stop breathing, have convulsions, turn purple, and if the baby does not receive timely first aid, it can be life-threatening. Therefore, parents need to know how to prevent choking on milk for their babies.

For newborns, breast milk is the best and most essential source of nutrition. Thick, cool, and sweet-smelling breast milk promotes healthy growth and development, supporting the baby to thrive. So, what should you eat to make your breast milk thick, cool, and help your baby gain weight?