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One week old baby not latching
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
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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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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
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
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