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Mom of a 1 yr 9 m old boy1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert what to do if my baby is not latching and dependent on formula feed

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist1 Year ago

A. A few babies will have difficulty latching, check the oral cavity for any tongue tie, or upper lip tie, which might be causing the difficulty. If the baby still dependent on formula, then you can give the formula or you can also express your breast milk and give it through a bottle to the baby.

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