Can side laying feeding position be the reason for chest congestion??? I have read that milk may absorbed into lungs . Is it true ? Please answer , as my baby takes feed only on side laying position

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Hello mom not anything like that occurs .. it’s all about placement of the baby and you .. how you position . And make sure he is also been burped as well too

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