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One week old baby not latching

2024-03-17 05:48:17
My one week old baby is not latching with the mother. We have tried everything but not successful. Can anyone help?
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Babies may take couple of weeks to start latching and feeding well
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Ensure no breast engorgement (by hot fomentation), flat or inverted nipples and no problemsbin baby's mouth
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Can squirt a few drops of milk into baby's mouth to encourage to latch well

Answered2024-03-17 07:42:18

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Ensure proper position Look for nipple retraction Any oral infection or tongue tie can cause difficulty
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Get the baby and mother evaluated

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Hello Please ensure proper position while feeding Any nipped retraction? Any white patches over the babies tongue?
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Consult on call if these are not working

Answered2024-03-17 05:53:04

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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