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Feeding issue
My baby is 20 days old and she is not latching so I started giving her bottle with top feed .. for two days she was latching but because I had pain in nipples I gave her bottle and now she is not latching not even trying and even milk supply is not much tht she starts latching
.. need help ..
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Usage of bottle for feeding will make breastfeeding more difficult because baby will get used to the bottle nipple. Visit a lactation consultant or a doctor /nurse and get proper guidance regarding breastfeeding positioning and attachment. For the time being, give formula feed using cup and spoon.
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U must consult a lactation consultant.....
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
There is nipple confusion visit lactational counsler
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