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Feeding related query
Hello doctor,
My son got used to get latching only from one side of breast. Its been more than 6-7 months that I'm feeding only from left breast.
Is it ok to start feeding from right one going forward? Will there be any problem for the baby if I do so. Kindly help.
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Your baby is more than 7 months of age now, if he is doing good putting on weight then nothing to worry. You could have expressed milk from right side and given to him with spoon. Now also you can try first on right breast then on left side. Also you can start complementary feeds for him.
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Hello maam its better to feed from both the breast ..But i wonder how u manage to feed from only one breast as the other one will get engorged due to milk and would have been painful..
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u can start solid for the baby , it will reduce the consumption of milk. nad satisfy there hunger
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It's always better you feed both sides. A baby is expected to drink comfortably both sides. If there is problem, check latchment and positioning.
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Respected ma’am
Thank you for your query
Yes I think it’s alright
But if you have any pain or swelling consult your obstetrician
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