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Baby refusing feeding

2016-07-02 16:35:13
My baby is in 5th month and is refusing Breast feeding but she feeds well when sleepy She cries if I try to turn her to my side when want to feed And makes her self stiff She also feeds well if expressed and given in spoon I am really confused why is she doing like this any help please She also keeps looking when we are having food So we avoid eating in front of her as well I want to breast feed her atleast for 6 months but feeling bad due to this problem
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Baby takes feed when they are hungry. Even if you turn your baby towards your breast they may become stiff if not hungry. Top up feed can be done if they are hungry and not interested in breastfeeding

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