#asktheexpert hello my baby is one month old, when I'm breastfeeding my baby , my baby is only suck my nipple instead of areola he is not widely open his mouth during breastfeeding... please help me out

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is only one month of age there can be latching problems for different reasons sometimes problems with the nipple like flat nipple inverted nipple and baby's mouth may be small in size probably take few more days for have proper latching

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