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2018-05-21 15:52:57
My kid is 3.5 months old. From last two days he is refusing to take feed from left breast. He starts crying loudly if I try to feed from left breast. What could b the problem? If I express milk from left side n spoon feed it then he is taking that milk. Please help
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Problem of positioning and latching, must see that baby jaw and squeezes the milk duct situated beneath the areola,
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If you can’t manage consult Pediatrician

Answered2018-05-21 18:46:42

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