#AskTheExpert my baby is one week old but he is still not breast feeding. He is not holding the breast long enough and cries every time I try. what should I do...??

1 Answer

ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi, your baby is a newborn.sometimes baby can't latch on the breast due to size and due to inadequate milk secretion baby gets frustrated and cries so try using nipple shield

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