during breastfeeding it's difficult to latch other side of breast how to latch other side

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mom Keep the baby head a bit elevated and put whole of the nipple and most of the aerola in babies mouth so that the baby latches easily. u can try feeding in the sleeping position if ur baby is comfortable sucking.

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