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Stretching while breastfeeding
My one month old boy stretching more while BF,also grunts sometime. He is unlatch and strech a lot and struggle latching again. It is becoming difficult to latch like this. he is crying also and He is unable to latch even if nipple is in his month (searching for nipple). But He is want of milk if we put down. Help plz
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If the baby is not able to latch correctly we need to see if the technique of breast feeding is correct.
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You need help of a lactation consultant( IBCLC)
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Stretching is normal at this age. If not feeding or crying, give colicaid drops for the stomach pain.
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Grunting is not normal, consult a nearby paediatrician and get him examined.
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