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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

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Breastfeeding 1 side is ok or is it important to feed both the side

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. hi, it depends on your baby's appetite.. feed as often as they seem hungry or want comforted, offer more breastfeeds, feed from both breasts at each breast feeding session. thanks.

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Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. it is important to feed the baby switching the both sides not from particular one side as it may cause health issues for you.. as difference in breast size, heaviness and pain in one block milk..

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