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Lactation issue

2017-07-06 11:22:21
My baby is on 5 weeks old...due to low milk supply, he is feeding on both lactogen1 and pumped breast milk...he is not sucking well...
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U need to consult a lactation specialist or your pediatrician to teach u latching techniques

Answered2017-07-07 02:54:26

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