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Latching problem
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My baby is 12days old... And my delivery is c section . Due to tat I can't feed baby for 3 to 4days. She was in formula milk. Now am having enough milk. But she s not latching from me. She s in bottle feed. Am pumping my milk and giving it in bottle... How to train her to take direct latch...?? I tried in all possible ways. Pls assist me.. I was in stressful state.
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Stop bottle feeding first as it may cause false nipple feelings...
Continue your effort for breast feeding, baby will take some time as he or she becomes habitual of bottle feeding...
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keep trying...
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counselling requires...consult online if problem persists
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Stop bottle and give by palada/spoon
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When is about to wake up and not crying, feed the baby.
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It will take time to wean off bottle. Be patient and keep trying.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Stop bottle and give direct breast feeding or via paladai .If u want to continue breast feeding it is advisable to stop bottle feeding as it will cause nipple confusion and baby will not latch later.
Signs of good latching are:-
Baby's chest and stomach rest against your body, so that head is straight, not turned to the side.
Chin touches your breast.
Mouth opens wide around the areola, not just the nipple.
Lower lip is turned out.
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