#asktheexpert baby is feeding from one side only. He refuses and cries a lot when I try to latch him from other side.

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist6 months ago

A. Try different feeding positions for the baby. Also check if there are any nipple cracks or retracted nipple on that side . Or express the milk and feed the baby through a bottle

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