Troubles with breastfeeding and Latching

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

Hello, I have a 4 day old baby girl. My nipples are not properly protruding and hence my baby is unable to latch. Milk is also not coming properly yet. I am feeding formula milk and baby is taking good amounts. I have used breast pump and fed some 10 ml for the first time to my baby today I am feeling very anxious please guide what can I do better and things I should definitely avoid. Should I consider a lactation consultant or wait for few more days

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Rajkot

Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Pune

Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.