#asktheexpert my baby has not been latching for more than 5 mins and rejects and cries at breast. I have been expressing my milk and feeding him in the morning . he feeds properly at night . he is 3 months old. is this something concerning? please advise what to do !

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Sunita MahatoMom of 3 children1 Year ago

A. it takes time fr the baby to learn to latch and suck milk... try comforting the baby as rub the head and back... u may use Babyhug electric breast pump to express milk and feed the baby... take care

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