Problem in Feeding breast milk

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

My baby is 1 month. I was not able to feed her. Since my nipple size is big, she was unable to suck and she hesitate to do it and crying a lot. I was frustrated because of this. Now I am expressing milk with hand and feeding her the breast milk with help of feeding bottle. Is this healthy? Does Expressing milk with hand is dangerous. Please suggest

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Dr. Rachana Kaveri

Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn) 7 yrs exp Mumbai

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No it is not harmful but sucking milk directly has many benefits... connect with me online for detailed consultation on latching and feeding..all the best

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