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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert - Hi , How do i ensure my baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding . He latches only on the left side .. So I express my milk from the right to him . He cries even after the feed. I top feed him . Is the intake in top feed and breastfeed same for the baby ??

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 9 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mom Latching from one side only is the breast preference in babies as they feel comfortable sucking from that side only. If ur baby is active and comfortable otherwise, passing out urine 6-8 times in a day, gaining weight then that means ur feed is sufficient for the baby

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